CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Morton Plant North Bay Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $12
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6600 Madison Street, New Port Richey, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $12 (249%)
Insurance Median: $11 (229%)
Cash: $12 (249% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (229% 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 229% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 129%). 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
Freedom $2 - $26 42%
Molina $2 - $76 42%
Optimum $2 - $26 42%
Simply Healthcare $2 - $23 42%
Aetna $3 - $105 62%
Careplus $3 - $29 62%
Clear Health Alliance $3 62%
Florida Community Care $3 62%
Freedom Health $3 62%
Humana $3 - $6 62%
Molina Healthcare $3 62%
Sunshine Health $3 62%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $116 62%
Avmed $4 - $63 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $68 83%
Ultimate Health Plan $4 - $39 83%
Baycareplus $5 104%
Solis Health $5 104%
Cigna $6 - $112 125%
Evolutions $6 - $120 125%
Wellcare $7 146%
First Health $10 - $110 208%
Ambetter / Centene $11 - $129 229%
Multiplan $11 - $116 229%
United Behavioral Health $12 - $129 249%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6600 Madison Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals