CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Christ Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $26 (541%)
Insurance Median: $8 (166%)
Cash: $26 (541% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (166% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $30 83%
Aetna $5 - $30 104%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $5 104%
Caresource [2031] $5 - $37 104%
Cigna $5 - $50 104%
Geha [2168] $5 104%
Golden Rule [2161] $5 104%
Humana $5 - $37 104%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $5 104%
Medben [2222] $5 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $30 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $5 104%
Meridian [2185] $5 104%
Perennial [4200] $5 104%
United Medical Resources [2104] $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $50 104%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $5 104%
Ambetter / Centene $6 125%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $6 - $50 125%
Allied Benefits [2163] $8 166%
First Health [2041] $8 166%
Medical Mutual [2054] $8 166%
Meritain Health [2224] $8 166%
Western And Southern [2076] $8 166%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $10 208%
Poppins Health [2299] $12 249%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $18 - $24 374%
Nalc [2178] $20 - $27 416%
Priority Health [2225] $20 - $27 416%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $22 - $30 457%
Life Synch [2080] $22 - $30 457%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $27 - $36 561%
Bccp [3079] $37 - $50 769%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $37 769%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $37 - $50 769%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $37 - $50 769%
Suburban Health [2408] $37 - $50 769%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals