CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Longview Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $37
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Longview Regional Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$37

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
$3.95

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.95 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $37 (937%)
Insurance Median: $7 (177%)
Cash: $37 (937% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (177% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $12 76%
Superior $3 - $6 76%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $46 76%
Aetna $4 - $113 101%
American Health Mcr Adv $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $34 101%
Healthspring $4 101%
Humana $4 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $4 101%
Node Champva $4 101%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $4 101%
Node Triwest $4 101%
Node Va $4 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan $4 101%
Tricare $4 101%
Veterans Eval Services $4 101%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $5 127%
Wellness Pointe $5 127%
Access Direct Platinum $7 177%
Node Brookshire Brothers $7 177%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $7 177%
Cigna $8 203%
Work Comp $8 203%
Self Pay $10 - $15 253%
Amerigroup $12 304%
Texas Rehab Commission $41 1038%
Nx Health Network $53 1342%
Health Smart $91 - $116 2304%
Gregg Co Detention Center $96 2430%
Verity Health Net $96 2430%
Multiplan $108 - $141 2734%
Aim Administrators $124 3139%

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