CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $34 (707%)
Insurance Median: $5 (104%)
Cash: $34 (707% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (104% 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
Cigna $3 62%
United $3 - $4 62%
Aetna $4 - $6 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $5 83%
Caterpillar $4 83%
Coventry $4 - $5 83%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $4 83%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $4 83%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $4 83%
Clear Springs Health $5 104%
County Care Health Plan $5 104%
Health Alliance $5 104%
Longevity Health Plan $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Meridian $5 104%
Molina $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 104%
Wellcare $5 104%
Youthcare Healthchoice $5 104%
Zing Health $5 104%
Equian $21 437%
Multiplan $21 437%
Zelis $21 437%
Integrated Health Plan $24 499%
Healthlink $76 1580%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals