CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Chinese Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $121
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Chinese Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 845 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $121 (2516%)
Insurance Median: $17 (353%)
Cash: $121 (2516% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (353% 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 353% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 253%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $8 62%
Aetna $5 - $25 104%
Cchp Mcr Adv $5 104%
Jade Mcr Adv $5 104%
Jade-All Other Plans $5 104%
Medi-Cal $5 104%
On Lok Mcr Adv-All Plans $5 104%
San Francisco Health Plan- All Plans $5 104%
Hp Of San Mateo Medi-Cal $6 125%
Asian Medical Group Medi-Cal Op Only $7 146%
Blue Shield Medi-Cal $7 146%
Hp Of San Mateo Health Kids/Health Worx-All Other $7 146%
Jade Medi-Cal $9 187%
Health Net-All Plans $36 - $92 748%
Cigna $37 - $96 769%
Cchp-All Other Plans $58 - $148 1206%
Hp Of San Mateo Mcr Adv $61 - $157 1268%
Asian Medical Group Mcare Op Only-All Other Plans $68 - $174 1414%
Bay Area Accountable Care Mcare $68 - $174 1414%
Bay Area Accountable Care - All Other Plans $122 - $313 2536%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans $261 5426%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 845 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals