CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6401 France Avenue South, Edina, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $16 (333%)
Insurance Median: $26 (541%)
Cash: $16 (333% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (541% 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 541% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 441%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $26 104%
Health Partners $5 - $43 104%
Hennepin Health $5 104%
Itasca Medical Care $5 104%
Medica $5 - $13 104%
Primewest $5 104%
Sanford Health Plan $5 - $27 104%
Security Health Plan $5 - $34 104%
South Country Health Alliance $5 104%
Ucare $5 - $11 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $9 104%
Wellcare $5 104%
America'S Ppo $19 - $32 395%
First Health $30 - $37 624%
Multiplan $31 - $38 644%
Private Healthcare Systems $31 - $38 644%
Wisconsin Physician Services $33 - $41 686%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6401 France Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals