CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Magee Memorial Hospital for Convalescents

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Magee Memorial Hospital for Convalescents is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $5 (127%)
Insurance Median: $4 (101%)
Cash: $5 (127% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (101% 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
Cigna $4 101%
Devoted Health Participation $4 101%
Humana $4 101%
Innovage $4 101%
Inspira Life $4 101%
Jefferson Health Plan Aca Qhp Exchange $4 101%
Magee Health Partners $4 101%
Magee Keystone Vip $4 101%
Magee Pa Health_Wellness $4 - $7 101%
Magee Provider Partners Health Plan $4 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
St Agnes $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 101%
Aetna $5 - $7 127%
Geisinger Health Plan $5 - $16 127%
Highmark Wholecare Gateway $5 127%
Ibc Employee Benefit $5 127%
Ibc Main Line Health $5 127%
Perennial $5 127%
Ambetter / Centene $6 152%
Magee Naphcare $6 152%
Magee United $6 152%
Magee Keystone First $10 253%
Medicaid / KanCare $10 253%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL