CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $334
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $334. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 7.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$334

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $334 (8456%)
Insurance Median: $29 (734%)
Cash: $334 (8456% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (734% 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 734% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 634%). 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
Amerigroup $3 - $4 76%
Centennial Care $3 76%
El Paso First Health Plans $3 76%
St David’S Hospice $3 - $4 76%
United $3 - $200 76%
Western Sky Community Care $3 - $4 76%
Aetna $4 101%
Alignment Health Plan $4 101%
American Health Plan Of Texas $4 101%
Arcadian Health Plan $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $30 101%
Cigna $4 - $48 101%
Clover Insurance Company $4 101%
Devoted Health $4 101%
Humana $4 101%
Imperial Insurance $4 101%
Molina Healthcare $4 - $8 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan $4 101%
Pyramid Life $4 101%
Shared Health $4 101%
Superior Health Plan $4 - $27 101%
Triwest Health Alliance $4 101%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $10 101%
Wellcare Of Tx $4 101%
Wellmed $4 101%
Bravo Health $5 127%
Molina Healthcare Mcr $5 127%
Universal Health Pffs Nc $5 127%
Corvel Corporation $8 203%
Bienvivir Senior Health $10 - $76 253%
Healthcare Highways $11 - $85 278%
Oscar $13 329%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $27 - $307 684%
First Health $27 - $200 684%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $27 - $245 684%
Sheriff'S Dept El Paso County Detention $30 - $222 759%
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo $30 - $222 759%
Southwest Medical Provider Network $32 - $245 810%
Advantage Care Network $35 - $267 886%
El Paso First Health Plan $35 - $267 886%
Prime Health $35 - $267 886%
Texas Workforce Commission $37 - $280 937%
Multiplan $38 - $289 962%
Phcs $38 - $289 962%
Integrated Medical Systems $41 - $312 1038%
Samsa $41 - $312 1038%
Danmark - International Contract $44 - $334 1114%
Galaxy Health Network $44 - $334 1114%
Medcorp Southwest $47 - $356 1190%
Usa Managed Care $48 - $423 1215%
Affiliated Healthcare $50 - $378 1266%
National Provider Network $53 - $400 1342%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79902
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals