CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: University of Miami Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84295
Insurance Median: $84
Cash Discount Price: $43
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at University of Miami Hospital and Clinics is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 17.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1475 Nw 12Th Ave Suite 2175, Miami, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$43

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: $43 (894%)

Insurance Median: $84 (1746%)

Cash: $43 (894% 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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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$5 - $87	104%
Humana	$5	104%
Solis Health	$5	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$5 - $21	104%
Careplus	$40	832%
Sunshine Health	$40	832%
Molina Healthcare Of Fl	$43	894%
Amerihealth Caritas Fl	$44	915%
Oscar Health Of Fl	$44	915%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$47 - $370	977%
Cigna	$57 - $69	1185%
Curative	$84	1746%
Avmed	$90 - $103	1871%
Employers Health Network	$95	1975%
Simply Healthcare	$95	1975%
First Health	$103	2141%
Health First New York Health Insurance	$103	2141%
Broward Health	$111	2308%
Beech Street	$126	2620%
Dimension Health	$126	2620%
Multiplan	$126	2620%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $43.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84295.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Miami Hospital and Clinics is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84295.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.