CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Saint Agnes Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $48
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Saint Agnes Medical Center is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $48 (998%)
Insurance Median: $26 (541%)
Cash: $48 (998% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (541% 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 541% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 441%). 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 - $29 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $45 104%
Correctcare Integrated Health $5 104%
Humana $5 104%
Medi-Cal Healthnet $5 - $6 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $10 104%
Welbe Health $5 104%
Align Senior Care $6 125%
Geha $8 166%
Kaiser Permanente $8 166%
Advantek Central Usd $12 249%
Blue Shield - Ca $14 - $45 291%
Meritain $28 582%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $28 582%
Allied Benefit Systems $29 603%
Boon Chapman $29 603%
Hap $29 603%
Webtpa $29 603%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $45 936%
Blue Care Network $45 936%
Blue Distinction Transplant $45 936%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $45 936%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $45 936%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $45 936%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $45 936%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $45 936%
St Agnes Nicu Valley Childrens Hospital $48 998%
Healthnet $50 - $60 1040%
Coventry $51 1060%
Cba Network By Design $56 1164%
Network Health $56 1164%
Allegiance $57 1185%
American Postal Workers Secondary $57 1185%
Cigna $57 1185%
Interplan $67 1393%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals