CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: South Brooklyn Health

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at South Brooklyn Health is $45. 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 $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 11.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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%)
Insurance Median: $45 (1139%)
Ins. Median: $45 (1139% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1139% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1039%). 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 $3 - $12 76%
Healthfirst $3 - $102 76%
Elderplan $4 101%
Fidelis $4 - $102 101%
Magnacare $5 127%
Oscar $6 152%
Oxford $6 152%
United $6 - $57 152%
Centerlight $8 203%
Cigna $10 253%
Wellcare $10 253%
Carelon $11 - $45 278%
Emblem $12 - $61 304%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $102 329%
Multiplan $13 329%
Local 1199 $14 354%
Villagecare Max $14 354%
Vnsny $14 - $46 354%
Amidacare $45 1139%
Metroplus $45 - $102 1139%
Senior Whole Health $45 1139%
United Behavioral Health $45 - $50 1139%
Affinity $46 - $102 1165%
Carelon (Amida Care) $46 1165%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals