CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Tristar Northcrest Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $214
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Tristar Northcrest Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $214. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$214

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $214 (4449%)
Insurance Median: $5 (104%)
Cash: $214 (4449% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (104% 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.

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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
Wellpoint $2 42%
Aetna $4 - $107 83%
Alive Hospice $5 104%
Ambetter / Centene $5 104%
American Health Advantage $5 104%
Amerigroup $5 104%
Atrio Golden Times $5 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $7 104%
Bright Health $5 - $6 104%
Devoted Health Plan $5 104%
Evergreen Hmo $5 104%
Healthspring $5 104%
Humana $5 - $19 104%
Molina $5 104%
United $5 - $96 104%
Wellcare $5 - $6 104%
Zing $5 104%
Novanet $7 146%
Prime Health $7 146%
Cigna $9 - $63 187%
Oscar $14 291%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $41 852%
City Of Springfield $139 2890%
Multiplan $167 - $176 3472%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals