CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at University of Michigan Health System is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $14 (291%)
Insurance Median: $11 (229%)
Cash: $14 (291% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (229% 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 229% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 129%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $2 - $34 42%
Metrocare $2 - $31 42%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $2 - $29 42%
Priority Health [1038] $2 - $45 42%
Aetna $3 - $44 62%
Ambetter / Centene $3 62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $30 62%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $3 62%
Cofinity $3 - $47 62%
Confinity Advantage $3 - $44 62%
First Health $3 - $53 62%
Hap Midwest $3 62%
Hap [1023] $3 - $50 62%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $3 - $43 62%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $3 - $5 62%
Plain Church Group $3 - $40 62%
Priority Health $3 - $67 62%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $49 62%
Beaumont Health Network $4 - $47 83%
Bronson Healthcare Group $4 - $57 83%
First Agency $4 - $50 83%
Multiplan $4 - $57 83%
Nomi Health $4 - $47 83%
Paramount Health Care $4 - $56 83%
Parkview Health Plan Services $4 - $50 83%
Provider Network Of America $4 - $47 83%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $5 104%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $5 - $30 104%
Health Alliance Plan $5 104%
Humana $5 104%
Huron Valley Pace $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $5 104%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $5 104%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $5 104%
Thome Pace $5 104%
Triwest $5 104%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $5 104%
Zing Health $5 104%
Employee Benefit Logistic $8 166%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals