CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Franciscan Health Lafayette

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84295
Insurance Median: $43
Cash Discount Price: $21
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Franciscan Health Lafayette is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$43

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: $21 (437%)

Insurance Median: $43 (894%)

Cash: $21 (437% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $43 (894% 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 894% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 794%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$4 - $5	83%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$5	104%
Mdwise [1175]	$5	104%
Medicaid / KanCare	$5 - $6	104%
Medicare (plans)	$5	104%
Unicare [1150]	$5	104%
Aetna	$8 - $94	166%
Managed Care [2000]	$8 - $118	166%
Workers Comp [1172]	$10	208%
Commercial [2001]	$22 - $131	457%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $70	561%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$29 - $63	603%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$29 - $70	603%
Humana	$41 - $88	852%
Cigna	$42 - $105	873%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$42 - $90	873%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $21.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84295.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Franciscan Health Lafayette is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84295.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.