CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Mayers Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84295
Insurance Median: $65
Cash Discount Price: $76
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Mayers Memorial Hospital is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 13.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43563 Hwy 299 East, Fall River Mills, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$65

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: $76 (1580%)

Insurance Median: $65 (1351%)

Cash: $76 (1580% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $65 (1351% 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 1351% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1251%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medi-Cal	$5	104%
Partnership Hp-All Plans	$5	104%
Blue Shield Ca Va	$48	998%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$48	998%
Arcadian Health Services-All Plans	$50	1040%
Health Net Mcr Adv	$50	1040%
Tricare	$50	1040%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51 - $65	1060%
Health Net Prison	$55	1143%
Imperial Health Plan-All Plans	$57	1185%
Blue Shield Ca Exchange	$65	1351%
Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$72	1497%
Cigna	$72	1497%
Corvel Ppo-All Plans	$72	1497%
Coventry/First Health-All Plans	$72	1497%
Hmn-All Plans	$72	1497%
Integrated Hp-All Plans	$72	1497%
Interplan-All Plans	$72	1497%
Multiplan Phcs-All Plans	$72	1497%
Pfmc-All Plans	$72	1497%
Superior Ca-All Plans	$72	1497%
Health Net-All Other Plans	$76	1580%
Pacificare-All Plans	$76	1580%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $76.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84295.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mayers Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84295.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.