CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Monroe

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $17
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Ochsner LSU Health Monroe is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17

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: $17 (353%)
Insurance Median: $8 (166%)
Cash: $17 (353% 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 $2 - $9 42%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $5 104%
Aetna $5 - $12 104%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $5 104%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.) $5 104%
Humana $5 104%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 104%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial $5 104%
Zelis $8 166%
First Health Network $12 249%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360 $12 249%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice $12 - $30 249%
Cigna $13 270%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare $20 - $51 416%
Usa Managed Care Network $22 - $54 457%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals