CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at University of Missouri Health Care is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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: $30 (624%)
Insurance Median: $20 (416%)
Cash: $30 (624% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (416% 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 416% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 316%). 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
Healthy Blue $6 125%
United Community $6 125%
Home State $7 146%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $8 146%
Medica With Mu Health $8 166%
Coventry Health Plan $9 187%
Aetna $12 - $43 249%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 312%
Immergun $16 - $20 333%
Healthlink $21 437%
Coventry Health Plan National $33 - $42 686%
Mercy $33 - $42 686%
Cox Health Network $36 - $45 748%
Cigna $38 - $47 790%
Multiplan $39 - $49 811%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals