CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Hancock County Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $9
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Hancock County Hospital is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1519 Main Street Hwy 33, Sneedville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $9 (187%)
Insurance Median: $26 (541%)
Cash: $9 (187% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (541% 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 541% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 441%). 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 $3 - $26 62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $28 104%
Aetna $6 - $26 125%
Molina Healthcare $6 - $28 125%
Optima Health $6 125%
Amerigroup $10 - $26 208%
Sentara Health $10 - $26 208%
Cigna $11 - $28 229%
Medcost $18 374%
Ambetter / Centene $26 541%
Managed Medicaire $26 541%
Medicare (plans) $26 541%
United Mine Workers Of America $26 541%
Wellcare $26 - $37 541%
Humana $27 561%
Devoted Health Plan $28 582%
Nhc Advantage $28 582%
First Health Coventry $30 624%
Seven Corners, Inc. $37 769%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1519 Main Street Hwy 33, Sneedville, TN 37869
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals