CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $64
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Uch-Memorial Health System is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $64 (1331%)
Insurance Median: $27 (561%)
Cash: $64 (1331% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (561% 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 561% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 461%). 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
Aetna $5 - $73 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $54 104%
Cigna $5 - $12 104%
Cms $5 104%
Devoted Health $5 104%
Humana $5 104%
Kaiser $5 - $48 104%
Select Health $5 - $13 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $81 104%
Kaiser Public Option $33 686%
Kaiser Kp Select $43 894%
Simplified Benefits Administration $46 - $55 956%
Denver Health Medical Plan $71 1476%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $77 1601%
First Health $84 1746%
Multiplan $101 2100%
Phcs $101 2100%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals