CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Kossuth Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $58
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Kossuth Regional Health Center is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 12.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$58

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: $62 (1289%)
Insurance Median: $58 (1206%)
Cash: $62 (1289% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $58 (1206% 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 1206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1106%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $7 125%
Mercy One - All Plans $29 603%
Va Ccn - All Plans $29 603%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $30 624%
Humana $30 624%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $58 624%
Health Partners New Bus - All Other Plans $54 1123%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $54 1123%
Medical Associates - All Plans $65 1351%
Preferred Health - All Plans $65 1351%
Aetna $72 - $75 1497%
Multiplan - All Plans $73 1518%
Health Partners Exisiting Bus $75 1559%
Molina Mcaid/Chip - All Plans $79 1642%
Amerigroup Mcaid $80 1663%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA 50511
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals