CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: New Ulm Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $22
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at New Ulm Medical Center is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$22

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: $22 (457%)
Insurance Median: $26 (541%)
Cash: $22 (457% 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
Aetna $4 - $101 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $108 104%
Hennepin Health $5 104%
Medica $5 - $143 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $21 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $20 104%
Medica Health System $6 - $150 125%
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H) $6 - $37 125%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $112 125%
Health Partners $9 - $15 187%
Medica Dual Solutions (A U) $13 - $82 270%
South Country Health Alliance $15 - $23 312%
Cigna $17 - $37 353%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(A M U) $19 - $123 395%
Medica Ubh (A) $20 - $155 416%
Medica Mhps $22 - $143 457%
Medica Ubh (N) $22 - $38 457%
Medica Ubh Pmap $23 - $148 478%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V) $24 - $34 499%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S) $24 - $155 499%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S) $26 - $38 541%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U) $31 - $45 644%
Bc Aware/Blue Plus (Nr) $47 977%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN 56073
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals