CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Abbeville General Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Abbeville General Hospital is $7. 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 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $7 (146%)
Cash: $19 (395% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (146% 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 - $22 42%
Cigna $3 - $34 62%
Self Pay $3 - $34 62%
Humana $4 - $51 83%
Aetna $5 - $48 104%
American Lifecare (Phcs) $5 - $55 104%
Gilsbar Ppo $5 - $53 104%
Guardian Resources $5 - $55 104%
Healthy Blue $5 104%
Magellan Behavioral Health $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
People'S Health $5 104%
Ppo Plus $5 - $51 104%
Sierra Health And Life Insurance $5 104%
Sterling Life Insurance Company $5 104%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $5 104%
United Behavioral Health Inc $5 - $51 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $55 104%
Verity Healthnet National $5 - $51 104%
Coventry Company $6 - $58 125%
Galaxy Health Network $6 - $58 125%
Health Payors Organization $6 - $61 125%
Usa Managed Care $6 - $58 125%
Miscellaneous Insurance $7 - $68 146%
Ppo Plus Professional $7 - $9 146%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $7 - $68 146%
Vantage Health Plan $10 - $123 208%
Office Of Group Benefits $13 270%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals