CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Flagstaff Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Flagstaff Medical Center is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $18 (374%)
Insurance Median: $21 (437%)
Cash: $18 (374% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (437% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 437% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 337%). 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
Aetna $5 - $36 104%
Ahcccs $5 104%
Ahcccs Other $5 104%
Ambetter / Centene $5 104%
Carefirst $5 104%
Devoted $5 104%
Fmc 30/70 $5 104%
Fmc Ihs $5 104%
Fmc Jail $5 104%
Health Choice $5 - $9 104%
Health Choice Arizona $5 104%
Health Choice Integrated Care $5 104%
Health Net Federal $5 104%
Health Net Of Arizona $5 104%
Humana $5 - $40 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Mercy Care $5 104%
Mercy Care Advantage $5 104%
Mercy Care Rhba $5 104%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $5 104%
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizona $5 104%
Snf Fmc $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $39 104%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $5 104%
Va Pccc Triwest $5 104%
Wellcare $5 104%
Wellcare By Allwell $5 104%
Pnoa $7 146%
Naphcare $8 - $10 166%
Self Pay $16 - $42 333%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $16 - $21 333%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $31 374%
Workers Comp $20 - $28 416%
Copperpoint $23 - $31 478%
Nau Athletic Department $25 - $34 520%
Cigna $28 - $38 582%
Fmc 90/10 $28 - $38 582%
Rural Arizona Network Multiplan $28 - $38 582%
United Behavioral Health $31 - $42 644%
Auto Insurance $5,000 103950%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals