CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Kings County Hospital Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Kings County Hospital Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $5 (104%)
Insurance Median: $17 (353%)
Cash: $5 (104% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (353% 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 353% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 253%). 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%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $98 83%
Healthfirst $4 - $98 83%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $5 104%
Elderplan $5 104%
Fidelis $5 - $98 104%
Centerlight $6 - $10 125%
Hamaspik $6 125%
Magnacare $6 125%
Villagecare Max $6 - $17 125%
Local 1199 $7 - $17 146%
Oscar $7 146%
Oxford $7 146%
United $7 - $54 146%
Wellcare $7 - $12 146%
Affinity $8 - $98 166%
Cigna $12 249%
Carelon $13 - $43 270%
Emblem $14 - $59 291%
Multiplan $16 333%
Vnsny $17 - $44 353%
Amidacare $43 894%
Metroplus $43 - $98 894%
Senior Whole Health $43 894%
United Behavioral Health $43 - $48 894%
Carelon (Amida Care) $44 915%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals