The Medical Center at Albany prices. From its own published file.

The Medical Center at Albany in Albany, KY publishes its standard charges as required by federal rule. Here's what it lists for common services, and how to check your bill against it.

2,844prices published

Jul 2024file last updated

Common services

Service	Cash price	List price	Insurers pay
Emergency visit, moderate (level 3) `99283`	—	$899	$270–$892
Emergency visit, high (level 4) `99284`	—	$1,435	$431–$1,424
Emergency visit, highest (level 5) `99285`	—	$2,124	$637–$2,108
Comprehensive metabolic panel `80053`	—	$40.00	$7.15–$33.08
Basic metabolic panel `80048`	—	$32.00	$5.69–$26.46
Complete blood count (CBC) `85025`	—	$29.00	$6.05–$23.98
Blood draw (venipuncture) `36415`	—	$9.00	$2.70–$9.10
Urinalysis `81001`	—	$12.00	$2.47–$9.92
Troponin (heart test) `84484`	—	$104	$8.36–$390
EKG tracing `93005`	—	$405	$122–$394
Chest X-ray, 2 views `71046`	—	$476	$143–$394
CT head without contrast `70450`	—	$1,693	$246–$1,016
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast `74177`	—	$5,853	$246–$3,512
MRI lower back without contrast `72148`	—	$2,824	$370–$1,694
Ultrasound, abdomen `76700`	—	$2,231	$669–$1,845
IV push, single drug `96374`	—	$233	$60.60–$379
IV fluids, first hour `96360`	—	$450	$117–$797
Ketorolac injection, 15 mg `J1885`	—	$225	$7.02–$290
Ondansetron injection `J2405`	—	$61.05	$18.05–$182

Cash price: the discounted price for self-pay patients. List price: the hospital's gross charge. Insurers pay: the lowest and highest rates it lists for insurance plans. Source: The Medical Center at Albany price transparency page.

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Common billing problems to look for

Billed above the posted cash priceIf you're paying yourself, ask the hospital to apply its published cash price.
Panels billed inside panelsA basic metabolic panel (80048) billed with a comprehensive one (80053) on the same day.
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