CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $19 (395%)
Insurance Median: $31 (644%)
Cash: $19 (395% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (644% 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 644% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 544%). 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
Kaiser $5 - $33 104%
Tricare $5 104%
Triwest $5 104%
Aetna $10 - $31 208%
Presbyterian Health Plan $11 229%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $24 499%
Hmo Health Plans $24 499%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 644%
Galaxy Health Network $31 644%
Multiplan $31 - $32 644%
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $32 644%
Humana $32 665%
Cigna $33 686%
Colorado Access $33 686%
Foundation Health Corp $33 686%
Pinnacol Assurance $33 686%
Rocky Mountain $33 686%
Uc Health Plan $33 686%
Uchpa Phs $33 686%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals