CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: North Memorial Health Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $12
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at North Memorial Health Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3300 Oakdale North, Robbinsdale, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $12 (249%)
Insurance Median: $5 (104%)
Cash: $12 (249% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (104% 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
Medica [1086] $4 - $8 83%
Aetna $5 - $17 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 104%
Health Partners [1061] $5 - $18 104%
Humana $5 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Ucare [1148] $5 - $9 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 104%
America'S Ppo [1010] $15 - $17 312%
Phcs [1172] $16 - $17 333%
Multiplan [1176] $18 374%
Cigna $19 395%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3300 Oakdale North, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals