CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute is $17. 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 3.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

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%)
Insurance Median: $17 (353%)
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
Healthspan $7 - $5,413 146%
Humana $7 - $5,521 146%
Medicare (plans) $7 - $5,467 146%
Medigold $7 146%
Upper Ohio Valley $7 - $5,413 146%
Aetna $8 - $5,388 166%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 - $10 166%
United $8 - $27 166%
Caresource $10 - $15 208%
Mmo $10 - $25 208%
Molina $10 - $5,388 208%
Odrc $10 - $12 208%
Amerihealth $11 - $16 229%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $28 229%
Buckeye Community $11 - $15 229%
Osu Health Plan $14 - $20 291%
Lifetrac $20 416%
Ohio Ppo $20 416%
Cigna $22 - $32 457%
Ohiohealth $22 457%
Frontpath $24 499%
Healthsmart $27 561%
Multiplan $28 582%
Ohio Dept Of Health $4,289 89168%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL