CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84295
Insurance Median: $13
Cash Discount Price: $17
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$17

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13

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: $17 (353%)

Insurance Median: $13 (270%)

Cash: $17 (353% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13 (270% 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 270% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 170%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Advantra	$5	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $15	104%
Geisinger Health Plan	$5 - $23	104%
Humana	$5	104%
Medicare (plans)	$5	104%
Upmc Health Plan	$5 - $11,890	104%
Medicaid / KanCare	$6	125%
Amerihealth	$7	146%
Geisinger Family Plan	$7	146%
Health Partners	$8	166%
Upmc Chip	$8	166%
Aetna	$11 - $14	229%
Ambetter / Centene	$12	249%
Cigna	$12 - $15	249%
UnitedHealthcare	$12	249%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$14	291%
Christian Health Aid	$22	457%
Three Rivers Provider Network Inc.	$22	457%
Multiplan	$24	499%
Healthsmart Payors Organization	$25	520%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $17.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84295.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84295.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.