CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Cleveland Clinic

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $22
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Cleveland Clinic is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 4.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$22

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $22 (430%)
Insurance Median: $21 (410%)
Cash: $22 (430% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (410% 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 410% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 310%). 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
Cigna $3 - $40 59%
Summacare $4 - $24 78%
Aetna $5 - $50 98%
Cc Ehp $5 - $31 98%
Communicare $5 98%
Devoted Health $5 98%
Humana $5 - $42 98%
Mmo $5 - $29 98%
The Health Plan $5 - $30 98%
United $5 - $13 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $34 98%
Upmc $5 - $30 98%
Valor $5 98%
Perennial Health $6 117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $42 137%
Oscar $8 - $19 156%
Zing Health $9 - $15 176%
Caresource $12 234%
Ohcp $12 - $24 234%
Ohio Healthy $12 - $35 234%
Aultcare $13 - $24 254%
Buckeye $13 254%
Molina $13 254%
Paramount $13 254%
Amish Community Aid Plan $14 - $25 273%
United Bh $14 273%
Omas $16 - $25 313%
Healthsmart $17 - $28 332%
Phphi $19 - $30 371%
Clarity Health $20 - $32 391%
Php $20 - $30 391%
Gms $22 - $35 430%
Quality Care Partners $22 - $35 430%
Consociate Health $23 - $38 449%
Medical Benefit Corp $24 - $35 469%
Parkview Health Plan $24 - $35 469%
Community Health Alliance $27 - $40 527%
Multiplan $28 - $45 547%
Three Rivers $28 - $45 547%
Usa Managed Care $28 547%
Frontpath $31 - $45 605%
Managed Care Services $31 - $45 605%
Tertiary Care Network $31 - $45 605%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals