CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: UPMC Chautauqua at Wca

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $12
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at UPMC Chautauqua at Wca is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $12 (249%)
Insurance Median: $9 (187%)
Cash: $12 (249% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (187% 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
Aetna $5 - $13 104%
Beacon $5 - $6 104%
Fidelis $5 104%
Geisinger $5 - $9 104%
Humana $5 - $16 104%
Independent Health $5 104%
United Behavioral Health $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $13 104%
Univera $5 104%
Upmc Health Plan $5 - $12 104%
Wellcare $5 104%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $6 125%
Magnacare $8 - $15 166%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 249%
Multiplan $15 312%
Ghi/Emblem Health $16 333%
Affordable First Health $18 374%
Statewide Independent Ppo $18 374%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY 14701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals