CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Strong Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Strong Memorial Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

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: $35 (684%)
Insurance Median: $5 (98%)
Cash: $35 (684% 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
Highmark Bc/Bs Of Western Ny [5143] $3 59%
Medicare (plans) $3 - $8 59%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $9 59%
Cigna $4 - $5 78%
Excellus Bc/Bs [2201], Bc/Bs Out Of Area [2401] $4 - $17 78%
Independent Health [5156] $4 - $8 78%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $8 78%
Mvp [2900] $4 - $11 78%
Aetna $5 - $8 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $6 98%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (Cdphp) [51490] $5 98%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (Cdphp) [5149] $5 98%
Elderplan [1316] $5 98%
Excellus Bc/Bs [2201] $5 - $9 98%
Excellus [2201] $5 98%
Fidelis [5155] $5 - $11 98%
Icircle [1728] $5 98%
Martins Point [1205] $5 98%
Nascentia [1729] $5 98%
Humana $6 - $7 117%
Molina Healthcare [1723], Molina Healthcare [5189] $6 117%
Molina Healthcare [5189] $11 215%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals