CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Columbus Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $33
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Columbus Community Hospital is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $33 (645%)
Insurance Median: $13 (254%)
Cash: $33 (645% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (254% 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 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). 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
Dean Health Plan $5 - $44 98%
Icare $5 - $30 98%
My Choice Wisconsin $5 - $8 98%
Quartz $5 - $68 98%
Security Health Plan $5 - $77 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $85 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $79 156%
Cigna $10 - $62 195%
Health Payment Systems $12 - $77 234%
Trilogy $13 - $84 254%
Wps $13 - $87 254%
First Health $14 - $91 273%
Healtheos $14 - $96 273%
Humana $14 - $93 273%
Alliance $15 293%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI 53925
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals