CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Sweeny Community Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $36
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Sweeny Community Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 9.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $36 (911%)
Insurance Median: $36 (911%)
Cash: $36 (911% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (911% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 911% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 811%). 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 $2 - $35 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $30 456%
Evercare Mcaid $30 759%
UnitedHealthcare $33 - $49 835%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $35 886%
Community Hlth Choice Him - All Other Plans $35 886%
Coventry Mcr Adv $35 886%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $35 886%
Superior Hp Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $35 886%
Wellcare Mcare - All Plans $35 886%
Care Improvement Mcr - All Plans $36 911%
Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans $36 911%
Cigna $39 987%
Community Hlth Choice Star $43 1089%
Molina Mcaid $43 1089%
Superior Hp Mcaid $43 1089%
Tx Chlidrens Hp Mcaid - All Plans $43 1089%
Tx True Choice Mcaid - All Plans $43 1089%
Beech Street - All Plans $46 1165%
Community Care Network - All Plans $49 1241%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans $55 1392%
Multiplan - All Plans $55 1392%
Evercare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $59 1494%
Amerigroup Mcaid $61 1544%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX 77480
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals