CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $37
  • Cash Discount Price: $261
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $261. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 7.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$261

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$37

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: $261 (5098%)
Insurance Median: $37 (723%)
Cash: $261 (5098% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $37 (723% 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 723% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 623%). 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
Humana $4 - $5 78%
Triatlantic $4 78%
Aetna $5 - $117 98%
Align Senior Care $5 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $24 98%
Cigna $5 98%
Clear Spring Health Plan $5 98%
Devoted $5 98%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $5 98%
Good Samaritan Hospice $5 98%
Health Net $5 98%
Magellan $5 98%
Pyramid Life $5 98%
Sentara Health $5 98%
United $5 - $117 98%
United Mine Workers $5 98%
Virginia Premier Health $5 98%
Lifeworks $50 977%
Universal Healthcare Group $57 1113%
Virginia Health Network $91 - $185 1777%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club $157 3066%
Corvel $188 3672%
Richfield Nursing Center $196 3828%
Richfield Retirement Community $196 3828%
Multiplan $201 3926%
Community Care Network $209 4082%
Graham-White Manufacturing $209 4082%
Occunet Workers Comp $209 4082%
One Health Plan $209 4082%
Patients Choice $230 4492%
4Most $235 4590%
American Postal Workers Union $235 4590%
Phcs $235 4590%
Star Transportation $235 4590%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA 24301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals