CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $15
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4250 Bethel Road, Olive Branch, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $15 (312%)
Insurance Median: $5 (104%)
Cash: $15 (312% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (104% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $36 42%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $7 83%
American Health Advantage Mcr Adv [450117] $5 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $7 104%
Carecentrix [450200] $5 104%
Cigna $5 104%
Devoted Health [450111] $5 104%
Generic Hospice Vbid [10940000101] $5 104%
Humana $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Molina Healthcare [350012] $5 104%
United Food & Commercial Workers [100309] $5 104%
Va Hospital [600005] $5 104%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4250 Bethel Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals