CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: University of California Davis Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $42
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at University of California Davis Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $42 (873%)
Insurance Median: $7 (146%)
Cash: $42 (873% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (146% 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
Adventist $5 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $7 104%
Blue Shield Senior $5 104%
Dignity/Chw $5 104%
Generic $5 104%
Healthnet $5 - $15 104%
Healthnet Senior $5 104%
San Joaquin Health Plan Gmc $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $26 104%
Carpenters H&W $7 146%
Cement Masons Trust Fund $7 146%
Delta $7 146%
Healthcomp $7 146%
Ironworkers $7 146%
Joint Benefit Trust $7 146%
Laborers Health And Welfare $7 146%
Operating Engrs Health Welfare $7 146%
Sierra Pacific Industries $7 146%
Western Growers $7 146%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals