CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Longview Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $43
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Longview Regional Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $43 (840%)
Insurance Median: $9 (176%)
Cash: $43 (840% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (176% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $16 78%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $53 78%
Aetna $5 - $130 98%
American Health Mcr Adv $5 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $45 98%
Healthspring $5 98%
Humana $5 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 98%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $5 98%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $5 98%
Node Triwest $5 98%
Node Va $5 98%
Provider Partners Health Plan $5 98%
Superior $5 - $8 98%
Veterans Eval Services $5 98%
Node Champva $6 117%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $6 117%
Tricare $6 117%
Wellness Pointe $6 117%
Access Direct Platinum $9 176%
Node Brookshire Brothers $9 176%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $10 195%
Work Comp $10 195%
Cigna $11 215%
Self Pay $11 - $17 215%
Amerigroup $16 313%
Texas Rehab Commission $48 938%
Nx Health Network $61 1191%
Health Smart $105 - $134 2051%
Gregg Co Detention Center $111 2168%
Verity Health Net $111 2168%
Multiplan $124 - $162 2422%
Aim Administrators $143 2793%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals