CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $74
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 St Luke's Lane, Stroudsburg, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $74 (1538%)
Insurance Median: $9 (187%)
Cash: $74 (1538% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (187% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 $5 - $18 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $37 104%
Geisinger $5 - $25 104%
Highmark $5 - $12 104%
Humana $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $17 104%
Upmc Health Plan $5 - $24 104%
Amerihealth Caritas $8 166%
Highmark Wholecare $8 166%
Jefferson Health Plan $9 187%
Oscar $23 478%
Cigna $24 499%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 St Luke's Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals