CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Porter Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $45
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Porter Hospital Inc is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 4.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $45 (879%)
Insurance Median: $25 (488%)
Cash: $45 (879% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (488% 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 488% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 388%). 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 $5 98%
Fidelis Care $19 371%
Aetna $21 410%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $21 - $38 410%
Martins Point $21 410%
Mvp $21 - $42 410%
UnitedHealthcare $21 - $45 410%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network $21 410%
Veterans Choice $21 410%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $44 430%
Wellpath $25 488%
Harvard Pilgrim $36 703%
Coventry $40 781%
Cigna $41 801%
Medical Corporation $43 840%
Multiplan $43 840%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals