CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Saint Joseph Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $39
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Saint Joseph Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1375 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$39

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%)
Insurance Median: $39 (811%)
Ins. Median: $39 (811% 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 811% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 711%). 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
Cigna $3 - $97 62%
Geha $5 - $57 104%
Select Health $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $57 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $79 187%
Denv Hlth Med Plan $13 270%
Kaiser Perm Hmo $18 - $41 374%
Kaiser Self Funded $22 - $41 457%
Kaiser Perm Ppo/Pos $23 - $42 478%
Allegiance $24 499%
Kaiser Mrp $24 499%
Kaiser Snp $24 499%
Aetna $36 - $87 748%
Preferred One $39 811%
Humana $41 852%
Cofinity $70 1455%
First Health Network $70 1455%
Private Hlthcare Sys $73 1518%
Multiplan Inc $82 1705%
Midlands Choice $95 1975%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1375 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals