CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Adena Fayette Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82565
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: $15
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Adena Fayette Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 3.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1430 Columbus Avenue, Washington Ch, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18

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: $15 (293%)

Insurance Median: $18 (352%)

Cash: $15 (293% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18 (352% 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 352% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 252%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2 - $25	39%
Aetna	$10 - $37	195%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$10 - $15	195%
Care Source	$10 - $16	195%
Humana	$10 - $15	195%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$10 - $28	195%
Medigold	$10 - $15	195%
Molina	$10 - $15	195%
Molina Marketplace	$11 - $17	215%
United Medical Resources Ohcp	$15 - $23	293%
UnitedHealthcare	$15 - $24	293%
Cigna	$17 - $26	332%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$17 - $26	332%
The Health Plan	$17 - $26	332%
Care Source Just4Me	$18 - $28	352%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio Supermed	$18 - $28	352%
First Health	$19 - $37	371%
Ohio Health Choice	$19 - $30	371%
Multiplan/Private Healthcare Systems	$23 - $35	449%
Sidecar Health	$28 - $42	547%

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 $15.
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 Adena Fayette Medical Center 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.