CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Angel Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $57
  • Cash Discount Price: $155
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Angel Medical Center is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $155. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 124 Center Court Po Box 1209, Franklin, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$155

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$57

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: $155 (3222%)
Insurance Median: $57 (1185%)
Cash: $155 (3222% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $57 (1185% 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 1185% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1085%). 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
Amerigroup $2 42%
Amerihealth $6 125%
One Call Medical $6 125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $28 541%
United $28 - $70 582%
Partners Health Management $29 603%
Vaya Health $29 603%
Wellcare $29 603%
Apex Health $31 644%
Cigna $54 - $89 1123%
Amerihealth Caritas $61 1268%
Caresource $68 1414%
Medcost $68 - $82 1414%
Magellan $93 1933%
Magellan Behavioral Health $93 1933%
Aetna $100 2079%
Multiplan $124 2578%
Avalon Administrative Services $132 2744%
Prime Health $137 - $140 2848%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 124 Center Court Po Box 1209, Franklin, NC 28734
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals