CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Loma Linda University Medical Center is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $41 (852%)
Insurance Median: $36 (748%)
Cash: $41 (852% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (748% 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 748% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 648%). 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
Adventist Health $3 - $24 62%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management $3 - $24 62%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $5 83%
Alpha Care Medical Group $5 - $7 104%
Dignity Health $5 - $7 104%
Epic Health Plan $5 - $49 104%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp) $5 - $6 104%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals $5 - $81 104%
Prime Health Services $5 - $104 104%
Riverside University Health System $5 104%
Upland Medical Group $5 104%
Vantage Medical Group $5 - $7 104%
Blue Shield Of California $6 - $74 125%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca $6 125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $35 146%
Heritage Provider Network $8 166%
Aetna $9 - $74 187%
Global Benefits Group $9 - $73 187%
Temecula Valley Physicians Medical Group $9 - $73 187%
Trivalley Medical Group $9 - $73 187%
Cigna $10 - $90 208%
Networks By Design $10 - $79 208%
Multiplan $11 - $92 229%
Central Health Plan $12 - $98 249%
Galaxy Health $13 - $104 270%
Health Management Network $14 - $110 291%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92354
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals