CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Jacobi Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Jacobi Medical Center is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 9.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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%)
Insurance Median: $50 (977%)
Ins. Median: $50 (977% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 977% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 877%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $4 - $15 78%
Healthfirst $4 - $112 78%
Elderplan $5 98%
Fidelis $5 - $112 98%
Magnacare $6 117%
Villagecare Max $6 - $18 117%
Oxford $7 137%
United $7 - $62 137%
Oscar $8 156%
Centerlight $11 215%
Cigna $13 254%
Wellcare $13 254%
Carelon $14 - $50 273%
Emblem $15 - $67 293%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $112 332%
Multiplan $17 332%
Local 1199 $18 352%
Vnsny $18 - $51 352%
Metroplus $49 - $112 957%
Amidacare $50 977%
Senior Whole Health $50 977%
United Behavioral Health $50 - $55 977%
Affinity $51 - $112 996%
Carelon (Amida Care) $51 996%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals