CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Titusville Area Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Titusville Area Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 2.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 406 West Oak Street, Titusville, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $14 (354%)
Insurance Median: $8 (203%)
Cash: $14 (354% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (203% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 203% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 103%). 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
Upmc For You $6 152%
Aetna $8 203%
Allwell Pa Health & Wellness $8 203%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $17 203%
Cigna $8 203%
Humana $8 203%
Medicare (plans) $8 203%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $56 203%
Upmc $14 354%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 406 West Oak Street, Titusville, PA 16354
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals