CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82565
Insurance Median: $7
Cash Discount Price: $28
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3188 Bellevue Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $28 (547%)

Insurance Median: $7 (137%)

Cash: $28 (547% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7 (137% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$5 - $11	98%
Buckeye Health Plan	$5 - $7	98%
Caresource	$5 - $7	98%
Perennial Advantage	$5	98%
Communicare Advantage	$6	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$6	117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $8	137%
Humana	$7	137%
Oscar	$9 - $15	176%
Cincinnati Public Library	$10	195%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $28.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82565.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82565.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.