CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 12.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

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
$3.95

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.95 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $26 (658%)
Insurance Median: $50 (1266%)
Cash: $26 (658% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (1266% 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 1266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1166%). 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
Bc Mcr Adv $4 101%
Summacare Mcr Adv $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $72 101%
The Health Plan - All Plans $8 203%
Aultcare - All Plans $11 278%
Health Oh Network - All Plans $20 506%
Ohio Health Choice - All Plans $20 506%
Med Mutual Nas $21 532%
Multiplan - All Plans $22 557%
Healthsmart - All Plans $29 734%
Bc Pathway $43 1089%
Cigna $57 1443%
Bc Ohi/Ohii $58 1468%
Summacare Comm - All Other Plans $63 1595%
Med Mutual Medflex $64 1620%
Bc Blue Access $65 1646%
Bc Preferred $65 1646%
Bc Trad - All Other Plans $65 1646%
Med Mutual Aca $72 1823%
Med Mutual Ppo/Pos/Hmo - All Other Plans $80 2025%
Aetna $81 2051%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44310
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals