CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Shands Jacksonville

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $32
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Shands Jacksonville is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$32

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: $31 (644%)
Insurance Median: $32 (665%)
Cash: $31 (644% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $32 (665% 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 665% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 565%). 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 $3 - $47 62%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $3 62%
Carelon Health $3 62%
Community Care Plan $3 62%
Florida Community Care $3 62%
Humana $3 - $49 62%
Molina $3 - $6 62%
Simply Healthcare $3 62%
Ameri-Plus Preferred Care $5 104%
Avmed $5 - $32 104%
Beacon Health Strategies $5 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $971 104%
Capital Health Plan $5 - $29 104%
Careplus Health Plan $5 104%
Devoted Health Plan $5 104%
Florida Health Care Plan $5 - $9 104%
Positive Healthcare Partners $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $407 104%
Florida Complete Care $6 125%
Wellcare Of Florida $6 125%
Ambetter / Centene $8 166%
Wellpath $8 166%
Volusia Health Network $24 499%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $25 520%
North Florida Evaluation & Treatment Center $27 561%
Centivo $31 - $32 644%
Disney Cruise Line $34 707%
Cigna $35 - $36 728%
Health First Health Plan $37 - $43 769%
Mental Health Associates $37 769%
Prime Health Services $40 - $43 832%
Florida Health Alliance $41 852%
Archbold Medical Center $42 - $43 873%
Genex $42 - $43 873%
Rockport Provider $42 - $43 873%
Corvel Corp $48 - $49 998%
First Health $48 - $49 998%
Florida Hospital Healthcare System $48 - $49 998%
Medsave Usa Tpa $48 - $49 998%
Fringe Benefits Coordinators $51 - $54 1060%
Multiplan $51 - $52 1060%
Novanet $51 - $52 1060%
Truli For Health $375 7796%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals