CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $25
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $25 (520%)
Insurance Median: $10 (208%)
Cash: $25 (520% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (208% 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 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). 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
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $4 - $13 83%
Tricare $4 83%
Aetna $5 - $29 104%
American Health Plan $5 104%
Amerihealth $5 - $7 104%
Devoted Health Plan $5 - $14 104%
Gateway $5 - $38 104%
Geisinger $5 - $36 104%
Highmark $5 - $10 104%
Humana $5 104%
Jefferson Health Plan $5 104%
Life Butler County $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Pa Health & Wellness $5 104%
Peak Health $5 - $25 104%
Pnoa $5 - $29 104%
Provider Partners $5 104%
The Health Plan $5 - $11 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $6 104%
Upmc $5 - $38 104%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue $6 - $7 125%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 125%
Cigna $7 - $18 146%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $7 - $11 146%
Highmark Community Blue $7 - $10 146%
Ellwood Group $10 - $15 208%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health $18 - $26 374%
Workers Comp $19 395%
Private Healthcare Systems $25 - $31 520%
Devon $27 561%
Intergroup $29 603%
Multiplan $32 665%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals