CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn, Inc.

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $80
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn, Inc. is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $80 (1563%)
Insurance Median: $6 (117%)
Cash: $80 (1563% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (117% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 98%
Emblem Health - Ghi $5 98%
Emblem Health - Hip $5 - $12 98%
Villagecare Maxx Fida $5 98%
Oxford Health Plan $6 117%
Oxford Liberty $6 117%
UnitedHealthcare $6 117%
Local 1199 $8 156%
Aetna $10 195%
Cigna $12 234%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11229
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals