CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Okeene Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82565
Insurance Median: $25
Cash Discount Price: $30
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Okeene Municipal Hospital is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 4.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 East F Street, Okeene, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$25

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: $30 (586%)

Insurance Median: $25 (488%)

Cash: $30 (586% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $25 (488% 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 488% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 388%). 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.

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
Pref Community Choice Ppo-All Plans	$6	117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $21	234%
Coventry Mcr Adv	$21	410%
Global Health Mcr Adv	$21	410%
Humana	$21 - $37	410%
Medicare (plans)	$21	410%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $26	410%
Cigna	$23	449%
Ihs-All Plans	$24	469%
Aetna	$26 - $37	508%
Healthchoice Ip Only-All Plans	$26	508%
Ok Complete Health Comm-All Other Plans	$26	508%
Global Health-All Other Plans	$27	527%
Healthcare Highways-All Plans	$28	547%
Medica Commercial-All Other Plans	$28	547%
Phcs Savility/Multiplan - All Plans	$28	547%
Community Care Hmo-All Plans	$33	645%
Ok Complete Health Mcaid	$37	723%

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 $30.
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 Okeene Municipal Hospital 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.