CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Tj Health Columbia

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Tj Health Columbia is $13. 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 2.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $13 (270%)
Cash: $19 (395% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (270% 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 270% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 170%). 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
Caresource - All Plans $2 42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $46 83%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $5 104%
Humana $5 - $46 104%
Molina Mcr Adv $5 104%
Signature Advantage - All Plans $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $23 125%
Center Care Select - All Plans $7 - $25 146%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $7 146%
First Health - All Plans $12 - $44 249%
Phcs/Multiplan - All Plans $12 - $43 249%
Aetna $13 - $46 270%
Molina Mcaid $13 - $47 270%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY 42728
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals