BUN test cost in El Centro, CA — inpatient
In El Centro, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test as an inpatient: from $17.09 to $17.09, with a median of $17.09. Across California, the median is $36.71 at 199 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 84520, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneers Memorial Hospital Brawley, CA · (760) 351-3333 Blood Urea Nitrogen | $17.09 | $48.83 | $2.52–$30.97 | 65% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $17.09, median $17.09, highest $17.09.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $17.09 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
A BUN test measures urea nitrogen, a waste product removed by the kidneys. It is used with creatinine to check kidney function and hydration.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.