CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6818 Austin Ctr Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

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
$5.12

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.12 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $6 (117%)
Insurance Median: $6 (117%)
Cash: $6 (117% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (117% 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
Ambetter / Centene $4 - $6 78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $24 78%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $4 - $5 78%
Dell Star $4 78%
UnitedHealthcare $4 78%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $4 - $5 78%
Wellpoint Star $4 - $5 78%
Wellpoint Star Kids $4 78%
Wellpoint Star Plus $4 - $5 78%
Champva $6 - $7 117%
Superior Star $6 - $8 117%
Superior Star Kids $6 - $8 117%
Superior Star Plus $6 - $8 117%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $7 - $9 137%
Humana $8 156%
Superior Star Foster $8 156%
Cigna $12 234%
Seton Performance Plus $12 234%
Aetna $14 - $38 273%
Covenant Health $28 547%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6818 Austin Ctr Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals