CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at University Health System, Inc is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $14 (291%)
Insurance Median: $22 (457%)
Cash: $14 (291% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (457% 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 457% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 357%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $39 42%
Aetna $5 - $39 104%
American Health $5 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $36 104%
Cigna $5 - $42 104%
Devoted Health $5 104%
Humana $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Nhc $5 104%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $5 104%
Wellpoint $5 - $6 104%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $22 457%
Multiplan $34 707%
Nx Health $34 707%
Phcs $34 707%
Naphcare $36 748%
Coventry $39 811%
Beechstreet $42 873%
Prime Health $42 - $56 873%
Seven Corners $42 873%
Usa $45 936%
Evolutions $50 1040%
Galaxy $50 1040%
Healthsmart $50 1040%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals