CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at College Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $23 (478%)
Insurance Median: $5 (104%)
Cash: $23 (478% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (104% 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
Davita Healthplan $3 - $28 62%
Healthcare Partners $3 - $28 62%
Value Options $3 - $28 62%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $4 - $5 83%
Altamed $4 - $5 83%
Benevolence Healthcare $4 - $5 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $2,969 83%
Blue Shield $4 - $24 83%
Brand New Day $4 - $5 83%
Care First $4 - $5 83%
Cigna $4 83%
Health Net $4 - $36 83%
Heritage Provider Network $4 - $7 83%
Imperial Health Plan $4 83%
Kaiser $4 - $33 83%
La Care $4 - $5 83%
Molina Healthcare $4 - $5 83%
Synermed $4 - $7 83%
Aetna $5 - $7 104%
Caremore $5 104%
Central Health Plan $5 104%
Easy Choice $5 104%
Prospect $5 104%
Multiplan $6 - $47 125%
Three Rivers Provider Network $6 125%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals