CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $389
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $389. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$389

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $389 (8087%)
Insurance Median: $9 (187%)
Cash: $389 (8087% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (187% 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.

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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 - $25 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 104%
Geha $5 104%
Iowa Total Care $5 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Preferred Health Choice $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $30 104%
Amish Hospital Aid $6 125%
Oscar $7 146%
Ambetter / Centene $8 166%
Centivo $8 166%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $30 187%
Claimdoc $10 208%
Nova $10 208%
Health Choices $11 229%
Stephenson Cty Health $13 - $30 270%
Midlands Choice $17 - $27 353%
The Alliance $18 374%
Wps $18 374%
Mhnet $24 499%
1199 National Benefit Fund $25 520%
Allied Benefit Systems $25 520%
Asr Health Benefits $25 520%
Christian Brother Services $25 520%
Coventry $25 520%
First Health $25 520%
Lucent Health $25 520%
Luminare Health $25 520%
Medical Mutual $25 520%
Meritain $25 520%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $25 520%
Webtpa $25 520%
Auxiant $27 561%
Cigna $27 561%
Medica $27 561%
Midlands $27 561%
Multiplan $27 561%
Unity $27 561%
Crime Victim Assistance $30 624%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals