CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Olean General Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Olean General Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 515 Main Street, Olean, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

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: $31 (644%)
Insurance Median: $5 (104%)
Cash: $31 (644% 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
Cigna $3 62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $15 83%
Fidelis $4 83%
Highmark - Bradford $4 83%
Independent Health Association $4 - $7 83%
Mvp $4 - $5 83%
UnitedHealthcare $4 83%
Univera $4 - $5 83%
Aetna $5 104%
Fidelis Care $5 - $6 104%
Geisinger $5 104%
Humana $5 104%
Upmc $5 - $16 104%
Wellcare $5 104%
Nova Azero Health Plan $7 146%
Nova Azero Health Plan - Bradford $7 146%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 515 Main Street, Olean, NY 14760
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals