CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $66
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 4.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $66 (1289%)
Insurance Median: $25 (488%)
Cash: $66 (1289% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (488% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 488% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 388%). 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 [1007] $4 - $21 78%
Aetna $5 - $107 98%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380] $5 98%
Molina [1382] $5 - $30 98%
Parkland Chip Perinate [1320] $5 98%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056] $5 - $22 98%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801] $5 98%
Superior Health Plan [1402] $5 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $128 195%
Superior Healthplan [1383] $17 332%
Care Improvement Plus [1104] $32 - $37 625%
Procare Advantage [2104] $32 - $38 625%
Cigna $72 - $107 1406%
UnitedHealthcare $91 - $106 1777%
Great West Healthcare [1037] $92 - $107 1797%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals