CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Shasta Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $4
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Shasta Regional Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Butte St, Redding, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4

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: $4 (83%)
Insurance Median: $6 (125%)
Cash: $4 (83% 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
Traditional Medi-Cal $4 83%
Vibra Hospital $4 - $7 83%
Astiva Health Inc $5 104%
Blue Shield Of Va $5 104%
Ca Dept Of Veterans Affairs (Calvet) $5 104%
Health Net Of Ca $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Prison $5 104%
Renal Payer Solutions $5 104%
Tricare $5 104%
Aetna $6 125%
Country Medical Services Program $6 125%
Health Net Federal Services $6 125%
Worker Comp $6 125%
Bethel Church Of Redding $7 - $12 146%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $24 146%
Employer Direct Healthcare $7 146%
Partnership Health Plan $7 - $16 146%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $8 146%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 Butte St, Redding, CA 96001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals