CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Lost Rivers Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $56
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Lost Rivers Medical Center is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 551 Highland Drive, Arco, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$56

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: $56 (1164%)
Insurance Median: $44 (915%)
Cash: $56 (1164% 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
Humana $3 - $44 62%
Regence Blue Shield-All Other Plans $3 62%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $9 187%
Select Health Brightpath-All Other Plans $40 832%
Tricare $40 832%
Ihcn Brightpath-All Other Plans $42 873%
Va Pccc-All Plans $43 894%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $44 - $70 915%
Ihcn Brightpath Mcr Adv $44 915%
Molina Mcr Adv-All Plans $44 915%
Pacificsource Mcr Adv $44 915%
Regence/Brightpth Slhp Mcr $44 915%
Select Health Mcr Adv $44 915%
Prime Hlth Mcr Adv $46 956%
Aetna $48 - $66 998%
Cigna $65 1351%
First Choice-All Plans $65 1351%
Pacificsource Navigator-All Other Plans $66 1372%
UnitedHealthcare $66 1372%
Altius Health Plan-All Plans $68 1414%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 551 Highland Drive, Arco, ID 83213
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals