CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Denver

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $84
  • Cash Discount Price: $105
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at PAM Specialty Hospital of Denver is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 17.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1690 N Meade St, Denver, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$84

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: $105 (2183%)
Insurance Median: $84 (1746%)
Cash: $105 (2183% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $84 (1746% 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 1746% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1646%). 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
Galaxy Health Network $68 1414%
America'S Choice $74 1538%
Provider Network Of America $79 1642%
Quik Trip $79 1642%
Usa Managed Care Organization $79 1642%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $79 1642%
Evolutions Healthcare System $84 1746%
Fara $84 1746%
Multiplan $84 1746%
Integrated Health Plan $86 1788%
First Choice Of The Midwest $90 1871%
Fortified Provider Network $90 1871%
Prime Health Services $90 1871%
Three Rivers Provider Network $90 1871%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1690 N Meade St, Denver, CO 80204
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL