CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Snoqualmie Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84520
Insurance Median: $16
Cash Discount Price: $20
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 4.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9801 Frontier Ave Se, Snoqualmie, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20

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: $20 (506%)

Insurance Median: $16 (405%)

Cash: $20 (506% 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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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence	$7	177%
Aetna	$15 - $20	380%
Amerigroup Wellpoint	$15 - $17	380%
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence Mcr Adv	$15	380%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$15	380%
Humana	$15	380%
Medicare (plans)	$15	380%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington	$15	380%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcr Adv	$15	380%
UnitedHealthcare	$15 - $32	380%
Washington Coordinated Care	$15 - $18	380%
Community Health Plan Of Wa Mcd Rep	$16	405%
Medicaid / KanCare	$16	405%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcd Rep	$18	456%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21	532%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest	$22	557%
First Choice Health Network	$24	608%
Cigna	$28	709%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $20.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84520.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84520.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.