CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: The Medical Center of Southeast Texas

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $372
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $372. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$372

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $372 (7266%)
Insurance Median: $7 (137%)
Cash: $372 (7266% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (137% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $6 59%
Harbor Hospice $4 78%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $5 78%
Superior Healthplan $4 - $5 78%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $4 - $5 78%
Amerigroup $5 - $29 98%
Beacon Health $5 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $154 98%
Caresact $5 98%
Cccn Pro Advantage $5 98%
Community Health Choice $5 - $6 98%
Community Health Choice Uhrip $5 98%
Employer Direct Healthcare $5 - $6 98%
Healthspring $5 98%
Hospice $5 98%
Humana $5 - $13 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 98%
Medsolutions $5 98%
Molina Healthcare $5 - $7 98%
Provider Partners Health Plan $5 98%
Rice Land Hospice $5 98%
Selectcare $5 98%
Texas Medical Management Partners $5 - $6 98%
Tihp (Texas Independence Health Plan) $5 98%
Triwest $5 98%
Wellcare Of Texas $5 98%
Cigna $6 - $261 117%
League Medical Concepts $6 117%
Tricare $6 117%
Wellpath $6 117%
Corporate Remedies $8 156%
Elap Services $10 195%
Texas Workers Compensation $10 195%
Self Pay Emergent $56 1094%
Dept Of Assistive And Rehabilitative Services $186 3633%
Aetna $216 - $246 4219%
Iasis Employees $223 4355%
Magellan Behavioral Health $223 4355%
First Health $261 5098%
Galaxy Health Network $261 5098%
Private Healthcare Systems $261 5098%
Texas Municipal League $261 5098%
Healthsmart $279 5449%
Multiplan $298 5820%
Commercial Non-Contracted $372 7266%
Heart To Heart Hospice $372 7266%
Lifesynch $372 7266%
Mhnet $372 7266%
Self Pay - Mcd Pending 100 Percent $372 7266%
Single Case Agreement $372 7266%
United Behavioral Health $372 7266%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals