CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Adventist Health Simi Valley

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Adventist Health Simi Valley is $6. 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 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2975 N Sycamore Dr, Simi Valley, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $6 (125%)
Cash: $18 (374% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (125% 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
Ehn - All Plans $1 - $64 21%
Hpn Senior Hmo $1 - $88 21%
UnitedHealthcare $1 - $88 21%
Vchcp - All Plans $1 - $85 21%
Aetna $2 - $117 42%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans $2 - $97 42%
First Health - All Plans $2 - $138 42%
Hpn - All Other Plans $2 - $106 42%
Kaiser - All Plans $2 - $106 42%
Phcs Ppo - All Plans $2 - $138 42%
Scan Mcr Adv - All Plans $2 - $127 42%
Western Growers - All Plans $2 - $110 42%
Ahf - All Plans $3 - $180 62%
Beech Street Ppo - All Plans $3 - $159 62%
Choicecare Ppo - All Plans $3 - $159 62%
Corvel Corp - All Plans $3 - $170 62%
Fpn Ppo - All Plans $3 - $191 62%
Health Net - All Plans $3 - $160 62%
Hmn Ppo/Epo - All Plans $3 - $180 62%
Interplan Ppo - All Plans $3 - $170 62%
Multiplan Ppo - All Plans $3 - $176 62%
Trpn Ppo - All Plans $3 - $180 62%
Gold Coast Mcal - All Plans $4 - $6 83%
Blue Shield Mcare $5 104%
Facey Medical Mdcare $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Tricare $5 104%
Facey Medical Hmo/Pos - All Other Plans $6 125%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $9 187%
Centivo - All Plans $11 229%
Cigna $16 333%
Bc Exchange $39 811%
Bc Non Mcs $43 894%
Bc Mcs - All Other Plans $52 1081%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2975 N Sycamore Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals