CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Franciscan Health Indianapolis is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $19 (395%)
Insurance Median: $8 (166%)
Cash: $19 (395% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (166% 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
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%
Managed Care [2000] $7 - $82 146%
Aetna $8 - $57 166%
Commercial [2001] $8 - $82 166%
United Medical Resources [1158] $8 166%
United Medical Resources [1301] $8 166%
UnitedHealthcare $8 166%
Workers Comp [1172] $10 208%
Cigna $52 1081%
Great West Insurance [1055] $53 1102%
Humana $57 1185%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals