CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Wakemed, Raleigh Campus

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $8
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Wakemed, Raleigh Campus is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $8 (166%)
Insurance Median: $8 (166%)
Cash: $8 (166% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (166% 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
Amerihealth $3 - $6 62%
Carolina Complete $3 - $6 62%
First Health $3 - $24 62%
Wellcare $3 - $6 62%
Aetna $4 - $18 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $13 83%
Cigna $4 - $14 83%
Alignment $5 104%
Ambetter / Centene $5 - $10 104%
Liberty $5 104%
Pruitt $5 104%
Medcost $11 - $20 229%
Phcs $12 - $22 249%
Multiplan $14 - $24 291%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals