CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $3
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3

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
$3.95

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.95 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $3 (76%)
Insurance Median: $5 (127%)
Cash: $3 (76% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (127% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.95 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
Access To Healthcare Network $1 25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $4 76%
Health Plan Of Nevada $3 - $4 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 76%
Molina Healthcare Of Nv $3 - $4 76%
Silver Summit $3 - $7 76%
Aetna $4 - $10 101%
Alignment $4 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
Saint Mary Health Plan $4 - $5 101%
Sierra $4 101%
Tricare $4 101%
Triwest $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $5 101%
Occunet $5 - $81 127%
Pam $5 127%
Veterans Evaluation Service Ves $5 127%
Asserta Health $6 152%
Employer Direct $6 152%
Home Town Test $6 152%
Imperial Insurance Company $6 - $7 152%
Naphcare $6 152%
Nevada Health Partners $7 177%
6 Degrees $8 203%
Nv Preferred $8 - $9 203%
Custom Ink $9 228%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV 89503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals