CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $432
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $432. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$432

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $432 (10937%)
Insurance Median: $4 (101%)
Cash: $432 (10937% of Medicare)
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
Amerigroup $3 76%
Christus Mcd $3 76%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $3 76%
Texas Health Network $3 76%
United $3 - $195 76%
Aetna $4 101%
American Health Plan $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $167 101%
Cigna $4 - $346 101%
Humana $4 - $20 101%
Humanna $4 101%
Independent Medical System $4 101%
Molina $4 101%
Molina Healthcare $4 101%
Physicians Health Choice $4 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $4 101%
Pyramid Life $4 101%
Shared Health $4 101%
Superior Health Plan $4 - $26 101%
Triwest Health Alliance $4 101%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 101%
Wellmed $4 101%
Superior $6 152%
Corvel Corporation $8 203%
Omni Healthcare $8 203%
Healthcare Highways $83 2101%
Texas Workforce Commission $104 2633%
Averde Health $143 3620%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $186 - $368 4709%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $195 4937%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $238 6025%
Multiplan Phcs $259 6557%
National Healthcare Solutions $259 6557%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $259 6557%
Southwest Medical $259 6557%
Usc Health Services $259 6557%
First Health $267 6759%
Coastal Comp $281 7114%
Newton Ppo $303 7671%
Texas True Choice $324 8203%
Beech Street $346 8759%
Usa Managed Care $346 8759%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals