CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84295
Insurance Median: $49
Cash Discount Price: $40
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$49

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: $40 (832%)

Insurance Median: $49 (1019%)

Cash: $40 (832% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $49 (1019% 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 1019% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 919%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$5 - $93	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $78	104%
Cigna	$5 - $60	104%
Humana	$5 - $94	104%
Liberty Health	$5	104%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$5	104%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$5	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$5 - $67	104%
Carolina Complete	$6 - $15	125%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$6 - $15	125%
Amerihealth	$7 - $16	146%
Wellcare	$7 - $16	146%
Ambetter / Centene	$12	249%
Caresource North Carolina	$18 - $44	374%
Amps	$25 - $60	520%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$25 - $59	520%
Plotkin Health	$28 - $65	582%
Medcost	$35 - $91	728%
Transformhealth	$37 - $87	769%
Multiplan	$41 - $98	852%
Phcs	$41 - $98	852%
Employers Choice Network	$45 - $106	936%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$45 - $106	936%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $40.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84295.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84295.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.