CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Sheridan Memorial Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 W 5Th St, Sheridan, WY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $13 (329%)
Insurance Median: $7 (177%)
Cash: $13 (329% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (177% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Pacificsource-All Plans $1 25%
Humana $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $22 152%
C1 Employee - All Plans $6 - $23 152%
Casper Opco Llc - All Plans $6 - $23 152%
Cigna $6 - $24 152%
First Health Comm - All Plans $6 - $23 152%
Miscellaneous-All Plans $6 - $23 152%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $22 152%
Wy School Boards-All Plans $6 - $22 152%
Ebms - All Plans $7 - $25 177%
First Choice Comm - All Plans $7 - $25 177%
Phcs Multiplan-All Plans $7 - $25 177%
Three Rivers-All Plans $7 - $25 177%
Wise Provider Network-All Plans $7 - $24 177%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1401 W 5Th St, Sheridan, WY 82801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals