CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Medical Center of McKinney

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $240
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Medical Center of McKinney is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $240. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4500 Medical Center Drive, McKinney, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$240

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $240 (6076%)
Insurance Median: $6 (152%)
Cash: $240 (6076% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (152% 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
Amerigroup $3 - $4 76%
Cigna $3 - $192 76%
Parkland Community Health Plan $3 76%
United $3 - $45 76%
Aetna $4 - $175 101%
American Health Plan Of Texas, Inc. $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $107 101%
Care N Care $4 101%
Cenpatico $4 101%
Devoted Health $4 101%
Humana $4 - $156 101%
Imperial Insurance Company $4 101%
Integranet $4 101%
Molina $4 101%
Mutual Of Omaha $4 101%
Procare Advantge $4 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan $4 101%
Superior Health Plan $4 - $17 101%
Texas Independent Health Plan $4 101%
Triwest Veterans $4 101%
Wellcare $4 101%
Wellmed $4 101%
Universal Healthcare Group $5 127%
Verda Health Plan $5 127%
Bravo Health $6 152%
Superior $7 - $9 177%
Corvel Corporation $8 203%
Usa Managed Care $8 - $192 203%
Molina Healthcare $10 253%
Oscar $10 253%
Healthcare Highways $59 - $81 1494%
Evry Health $62 1570%
Unicare $62 - $240 1570%
City Of Mckinney $84 2127%
Fidelis Securecare $108 2734%
National Choicecare $120 3038%
Pc Texas Partners $132 3342%
Physicians Coop Of Tx $132 3342%
Rockport Health Group $132 3342%
Averde Health, Inc $139 3519%
Magellan Bh $144 3646%
Value Options Behavioral Health $144 3646%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $168 4253%
Mega Life $168 4253%
Multiplan Phcs $168 4253%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting $180 4557%
Compsych Corporation $192 4861%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $192 4861%
Galaxy Health Network $204 5165%
Independent Medical Systems $240 6076%
National Healthcare Solutions $240 6076%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4500 Medical Center Drive, McKinney, TX 75069
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals