CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Wayne General Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Wayne General Hospital is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $26 (541%)
Insurance Median: $10 (208%)
Cash: $26 (541% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (208% 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 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). 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 $1 - $8 21%
Vantage Health-All Other Plans $1 21%
Al Healthcare Adv Mcaid-All Plans $4 83%
Alabama Community Mcaid-All Plans $4 83%
Humana $4 83%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 83%
Univita Healthcare Mcaid-All Plans $4 83%
Amerigroup Mcare Adv-All Plans $5 104%
Magnolia Mcare Adv $5 104%
Molina Chip-All Other Plans $5 104%
Molina Mcare Adv $5 104%
Vantage Health Mcare Adv $5 104%
Wellcare Mcare Adv-All Plans $5 104%
Ml Healthcare-All Plans $10 208%
Ahs-All Plans $18 374%
Phcs-All Plans $20 416%
Mhci/Healthlink Op Only-All Plans $22 457%
Ms Health Partners-All Plans $22 457%
Ppoplus-All Plans $22 457%
First Choice-All Other Plans $23 478%
First Health-All Plans $23 478%
Geha Ppo-All Plans $23 478%
Healthcare Advantage-All Plans $23 478%
United Providers-All Plans $23 478%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans $25 520%
Aetna $26 541%
Magnolia Comm/Exchange-All Other Plans $26 541%
First Choice Hie $32 665%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $49 1019%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS 39367
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals