CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $48
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Erlanger Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $48 (998%)
Insurance Median: $7 (146%)
Cash: $48 (998% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (146% 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
Amerigroup $2 - $12 42%
Humana $2 - $9 42%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $7 42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $122 83%
Bluecard - Network P $4 - $13 83%
Bluecard - Network S $4 - $13 83%
Aetna $5 - $75 104%
Alexian $5 - $20 104%
American Health $5 104%
Atrio Health $5 - $18 104%
Bluecare $5 - $27 104%
Caresource $5 - $10 104%
Cigna $5 - $69 104%
Clover $5 104%
Devoted Health $5 - $15 104%
Nhc $5 104%
Upmc $5 104%
Wellpoint $5 104%
Ambetter / Centene $6 125%
Caresource Ga $7 - $13 146%
Caresource Nc $7 - $13 146%
Caresource Tn $7 - $13 146%
Point Comfort Underwriters $9 - $18 187%
Pruitthealth Premier $10 - $21 208%
Pnoa $12 249%
Olympus $84 - $115 1746%
Alliant $115 2391%
First Health $122 - $130 2536%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals