CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: North Vista Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at North Vista Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1409 East Lake Mead Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$5.12

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.12 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $5 (98%)
Insurance Median: $5 (98%)
Cash: $5 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (98% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5.12 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $4 59%
UnitedHealthcare $3 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $5 78%
Molina Healthcare $4 - $5 78%
Silver Summit $4 - $8 78%
Aetna $5 - $6 98%
Alignment $5 98%
Intermountain Healthcare (Hcp) $5 - $9 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 98%
Renal Payor Solutions $5 98%
Tricare $5 98%
Triwest $5 98%
Employer Direct Healthcare $7 137%
Imperial Insurance Companies $8 - $9 156%
Naphcare $8 156%
6 Degrees Health $10 195%
Health Services Coalition $10 195%
Nevada Health Partners $10 195%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1409 East Lake Mead Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals