CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $57
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,534
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,534. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,534

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$57

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: $5,534 (115052%)
Insurance Median: $57 (1185%)
Cash: $5,534 (115052% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $57 (1185% 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 1185% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1085%). 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 $5 - $1,563 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $1,687 104%
Iowa Total Care $5 - $1,905 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $1,931 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $1,627 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $1,595 104%
Amish Hospital Aid $6 - $2,122 125%
Centivo $7 - $2,302 146%
Oscar $7 - $2,267 146%
Ambetter / Centene $8 - $2,680 166%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $61 187%
Claimdoc $10 - $3,206 208%
Nova $10 - $3,206 208%
Geha $35 728%
Newton Correctional Facility $40 832%
Health Choices $46 956%
Medical Associates $46 956%
Health Partners $54 1123%
Auxiant $56 1164%
Cigna $56 1164%
Health Alliance $56 1164%
Medica $56 1164%
Midlands $56 1164%
Midlands Choice $56 1164%
1199 National Benefit Fund $57 1185%
Allied Benefit Systems $57 1185%
Asr Health Benefits $57 1185%
Christian Brother Services $57 1185%
Coventry $57 1185%
First Health $57 1185%
Lucent Health $57 1185%
Luminare Health $57 1185%
Medical Mutual $57 1185%
Meritain $57 1185%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $57 1185%
Webtpa $57 1185%
Crime Victim Assistance $61 1268%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $1,687 35073%
Blue Care Network $1,687 35073%
Blue Distinction Transplant $1,687 35073%
Blue Shield - Ca $1,687 35073%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $1,687 35073%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $1,687 35073%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $1,687 35073%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $1,687 35073%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $1,687 35073%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals