CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 3.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 621 North Hall Street, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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: $62 (1211%)
Insurance Median: $20 (391%)
Cash: $62 (1211% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (391% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 391% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 291%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $5 - $57 98%
American Health Plan $5 98%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan $5 - $60 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $25 98%
Corvel $5 98%
Healthspring $5 98%
Humana $5 - $72 98%
Prime Health Services $5 98%
Procare Advantage $5 98%
Superior Health Plan $5 - $8 98%
Triwest $5 98%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $11 117%
Ambetter / Centene $11 215%
Cigna $51 - $60 996%
Employers Health Network $57 1113%
Quiktrip $57 1113%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor $60 1172%
Imagine Health $64 1250%
Curative $67 1309%
First Health $72 1406%
Healthsmart $72 - $77 1406%
Private Health Care System $77 1504%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 621 North Hall Street, Dallas, TX 75226
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals