CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Island Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Island Hospital is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 4.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1211 24Th Street, Anacortes, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $41 (1038%)
Insurance Median: $16 (405%)
Cash: $41 (1038% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (405% 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 405% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 305%). 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
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $4 101%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans $14 354%
Aarp Mcr Adv - All Plans $15 380%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $15 380%
Humana $15 - $35 380%
Swinomish Indian Health - All Plans $15 380%
Tricare $15 380%
Chpw Mcaid - All Plans $16 405%
Premera Mcr Adv $16 405%
Regence Mcr Adv $16 405%
Premera Comm - All Other Plans $27 684%
Regence Comm - All Other Plans $31 785%
Cigna $33 835%
First Choice - All Plans $35 886%
First Health - All Plans $35 886%
Multiplan - All Plans $35 886%
Aetna $39 987%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1211 24Th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals