CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: St Thomas More Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $49
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at St Thomas More Hospital is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1338 Phay Ave, Canon City, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$49

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: $28 (582%)
Insurance Median: $49 (1019%)
Cash: $28 (582% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $49 (1019% 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 1019% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 919%). 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
Centura Employee Plan $6 125%
Aetna $11 - $63 229%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $62 229%
Cigna $11 - $61 229%
Devoted Health $11 229%
Humana $11 229%
Innovage $11 229%
Kaiser $11 - $61 229%
Medicare (plans) $11 229%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $62 229%
Denver Health $31 644%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $56 1164%
Direct To Employer $58 1206%
Multiplan $60 1247%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1338 Phay Ave, Canon City, CO 81212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals