CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Oakdale Community Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

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: $30 (624%)
Insurance Median: $8 (166%)
Cash: $30 (624% 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
Aarp $4 83%
All Savers Insurance $4 83%
Geha $4 83%
United Hc Shared Services $4 83%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $33 83%
Aetna $5 - $85 104%
Allegiance Hospice $5 104%
Allen Oaks Hospice $5 104%
Ambetter / Centene $5 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $8 104%
Champva $5 104%
Compassionate Care Hospic $5 104%
Correct Care $5 - $150 104%
Golden Rule $5 104%
Harbor Hospice $5 104%
Healthy Blue Dual Adv $5 104%
Heart Of Hospice $5 104%
Hos Misc Hospice $5 104%
Humana $5 - $95 104%
Ice Health Service Corp $5 104%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $5 104%
Mcr Lagniappe $5 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $33 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Mutual Of Omaha $5 104%
Snf Nursing Home $5 104%
St Francis Nursing Home $5 104%
Triwest $5 - $150 104%
Us Family Health Plan $5 - $150 104%
Wellcare $5 104%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $5 104%
Gulf South Risk Svcs Ip $6 125%
Hawaii Mainland Administr $7 146%
Integrated Med Solutions $7 146%
Meritain $8 - $85 166%
Amfirst $30 624%
Self Pay $30 624%
Web-Tpa $75 1559%
Cigna $82 - $85 1705%
Ima $90 - $150 1871%
Ppo Plus $90 1871%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $135 2807%
Wc Martco $135 2807%
Wc Misc $135 2807%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $135 2807%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $135 2807%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $135 2807%
American Public Life $150 3119%
American Retirement Life $150 3119%
Apwu $150 3119%
Auto Liability $150 3119%
Bankers Life $150 3119%
Fox Everitt $150 3119%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $150 3119%
Medishare $150 3119%
Medplus $150 3119%
Misc Commerical $150 3119%
Phcs $150 3119%
Physicians Mutual $150 3119%
State Farm-La $150 3119%
Usaa $150 3119%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals