CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $12
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $12 (304%)
Insurance Median: $6 (152%)
Cash: $12 (304% of Medicare)
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
First Medical $4 - $7 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
Mso $4 101%
Privado $4 101%
Tricare $4 101%
Triple S $4 - $6 101%
Acaa $5 127%
Mcs $5 - $6 127%
Plan De Salud Menonita $5 - $6 127%
Aarp $6 152%
Bl $6 152%
Ch $6 152%
Fondo Del Seguro Estado $6 152%
Hospicio $6 152%
Humana $6 152%
Prossam $6 152%
Salud Correccional $6 152%
Va $6 152%
Cigna $7 177%
Comerciales $7 177%
Life Link $7 177%
Mc $7 177%
Wellcare $7 177%
Auxilio Mutuo $8 203%
Mapfre $10 253%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR 00717
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals