CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: UPMC Lititz

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at UPMC Lititz is $17. 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 $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 3.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Highlands Drive, Lititz, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $26 (508%)
Insurance Median: $17 (332%)
Cash: $26 (508% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (332% 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 332% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 232%). 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
Aetna $5 - $20 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $20 98%
Cigna $5 - $13 98%
Geisinger $5 - $31 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $18 98%
Upmc Work Partners $5 98%
Amerihealth Caritas $6 117%
Prime Net $6 - $31 117%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $8 156%
Keystone Autism Services $8 156%
Upmc Health Plan $8 - $30 156%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $9 176%
Keystone Health Plan $9 - $20 176%
Preferred Healthcare System $24 - $32 469%
Multiplan $37 723%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 Highlands Drive, Lititz, PA 17543
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals