CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Temple University Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Temple University Hospital is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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%)
Insurance Median: $6 (152%)
Ins. Median: $6 (152% 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.

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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 $4 - $105 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $109 101%
Cigna $4 101%
Clover Health $4 101%
Geisinger $4 - $107 101%
Health Partners Plans $4 - $6 101%
Humana $4 101%
Innovage $4 101%
Keystone First $4 - $13 101%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness $4 - $12 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $133 101%
Upmc Health Plan $4 - $12 101%
Amerihealth Caritas $5 127%
Elder Health $5 127%
Gateway Health Plan $5 127%
Wtc Health Program $5 127%
Naphcare $6 152%
Occunet $6 152%
Oscar Health $6 152%
Prime Health Services $6 152%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals