CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Jacobi Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Jacobi Medical Center is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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%)
Insurance Median: $50 (1040%)
Ins. Median: $50 (1040% 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 1040% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 940%). 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
Aetna $4 - $14 83%
Healthfirst $4 - $112 83%
Elderplan $5 104%
Fidelis $5 - $112 104%
Magnacare $6 125%
Villagecare Max $6 - $17 125%
Oscar $7 146%
Oxford $7 146%
United $7 - $62 146%
Centerlight $10 208%
Cigna $12 249%
Wellcare $12 249%
Carelon $13 - $50 270%
Emblem $14 - $67 291%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $112 333%
Multiplan $16 333%
Local 1199 $17 353%
Vnsny $17 - $51 353%
Metroplus $49 - $112 1019%
Amidacare $50 1040%
Senior Whole Health $50 1040%
United Behavioral Health $50 - $55 1040%
Affinity $51 - $112 1060%
Carelon (Amida Care) $51 1060%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals