CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Northside Hospital Cherokee

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $60
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Northside Hospital Cherokee is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Canton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $60 (1247%)
Insurance Median: $44 (915%)
Cash: $60 (1247% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $44 (915% 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 915% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 815%). 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
Fairly Group $4 83%
Aetna $5 - $16 104%
Bccp $5 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $56 104%
Caresource $5 - $30 104%
Cbww $5 104%
Champus Va $5 104%
Clear Springs Eon Health $5 104%
Clover Health $5 104%
Coventry $5 - $54 104%
Humana $5 104%
Kaiser $5 - $70 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $6 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $6 104%
Pruitt Health Premier $5 104%
Tricare $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $13 104%
Va Ccn $5 104%
Wellcare $5 104%
Ambetter / Centene $6 - $15 125%
Us Dept Of Labor Wc $6 125%
Amerigroup $7 - $12 146%
Oscar $7 146%
Streamline Imaging $7 146%
Corvel Workers Comp $8 166%
Employers Choice Network $8 166%
Georgia Workers Compensation $8 166%
Cigna $12 - $50 249%
Northside Health Network $24 499%
Georgia Reproductive Specialists $32 665%
Medlien Healthcare Services $32 665%
Med Care Solutions $36 748%
Health One Alliance_Ppo $44 915%
Quick Trip $44 915%
Novanet_Ppo $56 1164%
Phcs $60 1247%
Beech Steet $68 1414%
Multiplan $68 1414%
Multiplan Workers Comp $68 1414%
Careiq $80 1663%
Cherokee County Board Of Health $80 1663%
Dekalb_Department Of Health $80 1663%
Fifa $80 1663%
Institutional Marietta Surgery Center $80 1663%
Institutional Veterans Evaluation Services $80 1663%
Rabun County Boc $80 1663%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Canton, GA 30115
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals