CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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%)
Insurance Median: $4 (101%)
Ins. Median: $4 (101% 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
Aetna $4 101%
Allwell $4 101%
Amerigroup $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $18 101%
Christus Health $4 - $6 101%
Cigna $4 - $20 101%
Community First $4 101%
Devoted Health Plan $4 101%
Humana $4 - $30 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan $4 101%
Shared Health Insurance Company $4 101%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $4 101%
Triwest $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $145 101%
Washington National $4 101%
Wellcare $4 101%
Superior $5 127%
Sendero $7 177%
Naphcare Inc. $8 203%
Healthcare Highways $9 228%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals