CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Monroe Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $40
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Monroe Surgical Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2408 Broadmoor Blvd, Monroe, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $40 (832%)
Insurance Median: $9 (187%)
Cash: $40 (832% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (187% 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
Aetna $5 - $59 104%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield $5 - $8 104%
Ford_Bacon_And_Davis $5 104%
Healthy_Blue $5 104%
Humana $5 - $8 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $7 104%
Vantage $5 - $8 104%
Insurance_Systems_Smso_Employee $6 125%
Insurance_Systems $7 146%
Verity $9 187%
Gilsbar $10 208%
First_Health $15 - $59 312%
Cigna $16 - $63 333%
Ima $17 - $67 353%
Beech_St $18 - $71 374%
Workers_Comp $19 - $75 395%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2408 Broadmoor Blvd, Monroe, LA 71201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals