CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Reno

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $221
  • Cash Discount Price: $284
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 45.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Reno is $221. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $284. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 45.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$284

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$221

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: $284 (5904%)
Insurance Median: $221 (4595%)
Cash: $284 (5904% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $221 (4595% 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 4595% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4495%). 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
America'S Choice $199 4137%
Provider Network Of Amercia $213 4428%
Quik Trip $213 4428%
Usa Managed Care Organization $213 4428%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $213 4428%
Healthsmart $221 4595%
Evolutions Healthcare System $227 4719%
Multiplan $227 4719%
Beech Street $241 5010%
Galaxy Health Network $241 5010%
Prime Health Services $241 5010%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV 89503
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL