CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Grady Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84295
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $178
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Grady Memorial Hospital is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$178

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $178 (3701%)

Insurance Median: $42 (873%)

Cash: $178 (3701% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (873% 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 873% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 773%). 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 - $98	104%
Ambetter / Centene	$5 - $33	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $176	104%
Cigna	$5 - $130	104%
Clear Spring Health	$5	104%
Clover	$5	104%
Humana	$5	104%
Kaiser	$5 - $167	104%
Medicare (plans)	$5	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$5 - $158	104%
Usp Naphcare	$5 - $132	104%
Vaccn	$5	104%
Wellcare	$5	104%
Amerigroup	$6 - $36	125%
Caresource	$6 - $33	125%
Peach State	$6 - $33	125%
Oscar Health	$7 - $143	146%
Multiplan	$105 - $169	2183%

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 $178.
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 Grady Memorial Hospital 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.