CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Conway Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Conway Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Singleton Ridge Road, Conway, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $35 (684%)
Insurance Median: $9 (176%)
Cash: $35 (684% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (176% 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.

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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 $4 - $36 78%
Velocity $4 - $10 78%
Absolute Total Care $5 - $8 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $66 98%
Clover Health $5 98%
Devoted $5 98%
Emblem $5 98%
Healthteam $5 98%
Humana $5 98%
Molina $5 98%
Nhc $5 98%
Pruitt $5 98%
Select Health $5 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $33 98%
Wellcare $5 98%
Medcost $11 - $28 215%
Cigna $14 - $34 273%
Blue Choice $51 996%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Singleton Ridge Road, Conway, SC 29526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals