CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $199
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Research Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $199. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$199

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: $199 (4137%)
Insurance Median: $11 (229%)
Cash: $199 (4137% 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
Cigna $2 - $99 42%
Aetna $4 - $101 83%
Amerigroup $4 83%
Healthyblue $4 83%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 83%
Unicare $4 83%
United $4 - $89 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $78 104%
Celtic $5 104%
Coventry $5 - $80 104%
Devoted Health $5 104%
Home State Health Plan $5 104%
Humana $5 - $129 104%
Pyramid Life $5 104%
Triwest Health Alliance $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $199 104%
Wellcare $5 104%
Oscar $7 146%
Multiplan $9 - $147 187%
Corvel Corporation $10 - $129 208%
Oha Network $11 - $99 229%
Ambetter / Centene $37 769%
Nhc Advantage $38 790%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $40 832%
Universal Healthcare $70 1455%
Coventry Kc Mo $82 1705%
College Park Family Care Center $86 1788%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $95 - $99 1975%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $149 3098%
Cco, Inc. $159 3306%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $159 3306%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals