CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Tristar Centennial Medical Center

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $97
  • Cash Discount Price: $516
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 24.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Tristar Centennial Medical Center is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $516. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 24.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$516

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$97

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: $516 (13063%)
Insurance Median: $97 (2456%)
Cash: $516 (13063% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $97 (2456% 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 2456% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2356%). 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
Wellpoint $2 51%
Aetna $3 - $272 76%
Ambetter / Centene $4 101%
American Health Advantage $4 101%
Amerigroup $4 101%
Atrio Golden Times $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $22 101%
Bright Health $4 - $5 101%
Devoted Health Plan $4 101%
Evergreen Hmo $4 101%
Healthspring $4 101%
Humana $4 - $354 101%
Odyssey Healthcare $4 101%
Sarah Cannon Research $4 101%
Signature Advantage $4 101%
United $4 - $245 101%
United Behavioral Health $4 101%
Wellcare $4 101%
Zing $4 101%
Corvel Corporation $6 152%
Novanet $6 152%
Prime Health $6 - $479 152%
Cigna $7 - $435 177%
Oscar $12 304%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $90 - $100 2278%
Apex Health $93 - $103 2354%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $93 - $103 2354%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $93 - $103 2354%
Tennessee Donor Services $132 - $147 3342%
Centurion $201 - $224 5089%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $239 - $364 6051%
Bgfh Singlesource $244 - $462 6177%
Value Option $244 - $272 6177%
Multiplan $269 - $299 6810%
Southern Health Partners $293 - $326 7418%
Employers Health Network $342 - $381 8658%
Mhnet $367 - $408 9291%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $367 - $408 9291%
Compsych $391 - $435 9899%
Beech Street $430 - $479 10886%
UnitedHealthcare $435 - $544 11013%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals