CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Ohio State University State Health System

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Ohio State University State Health System is $12. 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 2.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $12 (249%)
Ins. Median: $12 (249% 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 249% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 149%). 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 $5 - $24 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $29 104%
Buckeye Community $5 - $7 104%
Caresource $5 - $7 104%
Healthspan $5 - $14 104%
Humana $5 - $49 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Medigold $5 104%
Mmo $5 - $6 104%
Molina $5 - $8 104%
United $5 104%
Upper Ohio Valley $5 - $20 104%
Osu Health Plan $9 - $15 187%
Ohio Ppo $11 - $13 229%
Odrc $12 249%
Lifetrac $20 416%
Ohiohealth $20 - $22 416%
Frontpath $24 499%
Multiplan $24 499%
Healthsmart $27 561%
Cigna $28 582%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals