CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Nkc Health

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Nkc Health is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $24 (499%)
Insurance Median: $31 (644%)
Cash: $24 (499% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (644% 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 644% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 544%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $4 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $57 104%
Humana $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $6 104%
Oscar $6 - $31 125%
Occunet Network $10 - $30 208%
Wellfit $10 - $55 208%
Centivo $11 - $50 229%
Centrus Health Direct $11 - $39 229%
Cigna $39 811%
Aetna $43 - $69 894%
Quiktrip $50 1040%
Multiplan $59 - $67 1227%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals