CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center

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 Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center 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 333 Cottman Avenue, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $31 51%
Clover Health $4 101%
Health Partners Plans $4 - $6 101%
Humana $4 101%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness $4 - $12 101%
Aetna $5 - $26 127%
Cigna $5 127%
Elder Health $5 127%
Innovage $5 127%
Keystone First $5 - $11 127%
Upmc Health Plan $5 - $12 127%
Wtc Health Program $5 127%
Oscar Health $6 152%
Prime Health Services $6 152%
UnitedHealthcare $20 - $72 506%
Qualcare $77 1949%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL