CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1011 14Th Ave Nw, Ardmore, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $34 (707%)
Insurance Median: $27 (561%)
Cash: $34 (707% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (561% 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 561% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 461%). 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 - $39 83%
Humana $4 - $43 83%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $6 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 104%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $5 104%
Cigna $5 - $8 104%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $5 104%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $5 104%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $5 104%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $5 104%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $5 104%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $5 104%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $5 104%
Independent Health [20197] $5 104%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $5 104%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $5 104%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $5 104%
Medical Associates Health [20444] $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $62 104%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $5 104%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $5 104%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $5 104%
Tribute Health Plan Mcr Contracted [320338] $5 104%
Tricare $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $6 104%
Ambetter / Centene $6 125%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $6 125%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $6 125%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $6 125%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $6 - $40 125%
Community Care Contracted [320080] $7 - $43 146%
Medica Contracted [320239] $7 - $62 146%
Workers Comp [20426] $8 166%
Healthsmart Preferred Care Contracted [320184] $11 - $40 229%
Kempton Contracted [320214] $11 229%
Healthcare Highways Plus Contracted [320175] $16 - $37 333%
Webtpa Contracted [320417] $18 - $26 374%
Osma Health Contracted [320292] $19 - $28 395%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $25 - $37 520%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $25 - $40 520%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052] $25 - $40 520%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $25 - $37 520%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $25 - $40 520%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $25 - $37 520%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $25 - $40 520%
Quik Trip Contracted [320447] $25 - $37 520%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $25 - $37 520%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $25 - $37 520%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $25 - $37 520%
Federal Medical Center Contracted [320127] $27 - $40 561%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $27 - $40 561%
Healthsmart Accel Contracted [320183] $27 - $40 561%
Point C Contracted [320238] $27 - $40 561%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $27 - $40 561%
Tri State Healthcare Coalition Contracted [320379] $27 - $40 561%
First Health Contracted [320128] $28 - $41 582%
Globalhealth Contracted [320144] $29 - $42 603%
Preferred Community Choice Contracted [320311] $32 - $47 665%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $32 - $50 665%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $34 - $56 707%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1011 14Th Ave Nw, Ardmore, OK 73401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals