CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $17
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$4.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $4.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $17 (353%)
Insurance Median: $5 (104%)
Cash: $17 (353% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (104% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $4.81 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.

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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
Aetna $5 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 104%
Cigna $5 - $17 104%
Devoted Health Plan $5 104%
Essence Healthcare $5 104%
Health Advantage $5 104%
Humana $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Primewell Health Services $5 - $14 104%
Tribute Health $5 104%
Triwest $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 104%
Va $5 104%
Wellcare By Allwell $5 104%
Wellcare Non $5 104%
Ambetter / Centene $7 146%
Northwest Health Plan $8 166%
Qualchoice Novasys $8 166%
Vantos $8 166%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR 72205
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals