CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $10
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $10 (208%)
Insurance Median: $26 (541%)
Cash: $10 (208% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (541% 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 541% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 441%). 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
Clear Spring Health $5 104%
Devoted Health Services $5 104%
Humana $5 104%
Longevity $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $29 104%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $8 - $15 166%
Aetna $9 - $29 187%
Banner Health $10 208%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $46 208%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $10 208%
Medica $10 - $26 208%
Medicare (plans) $10 208%
Assist Health Group $12 249%
Denver Health Medical Plan $19 395%
Apostrophe, Inc. $28 582%
First Choice Health Network $28 582%
First Choice Of The Midwest $29 603%
Hue Health, Inc $29 603%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $29 603%
Multiplan $30 624%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO 80751
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals