CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $47
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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: $47 (977%)
Insurance Median: $50 (1040%)
Cash: $47 (977% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (1040% 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 1040% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 940%). 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 $21 - $57 437%
Ambetter / Centene $21 437%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $60 437%
Humana $21 - $54 437%
Tricare $21 437%
Triwest $21 437%
UnitedHealthcare $21 437%
Veteran'S Affairs $21 437%
Healthlink $41 852%
First Health $50 1040%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $50 1040%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $50 1040%
Mercy - Clayco $50 1040%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $50 1040%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $50 1040%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $50 1040%
Mercy - Evolutions $50 1040%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $50 1040%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $50 1040%
Mercy - Health Management Network $50 1040%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $50 1040%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $50 1040%
Mercy - Life Church $50 1040%
Mercy - Missouri State University $50 1040%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $50 1040%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $50 1040%
Mercy - Shinesolar $50 1040%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $50 1040%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $50 1040%
Mercy - Sumnerone $50 1040%
Mercy - Trailiner $50 1040%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $50 1040%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $50 1040%
Phcs $50 - $54 1040%
Cigna $53 1102%
Mercy - Compresults $57 1185%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $57 1185%
Mercy - Novasys $57 1185%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $57 1185%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $57 1185%
Right Choice-Alliance $60 1247%
Right Choice-Regular $61 1268%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals