CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $32
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $32 (665%)
Insurance Median: $8 (166%)
Cash: $32 (665% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (166% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $43 42%
United Options Nexus $3 - $5 62%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $58 62%
Aetna $4 - $26 83%
Molina $4 - $5 83%
Parkland $4 83%
Superior $4 - $5 83%
Wellpoint $4 - $20 83%
Ambetter / Centene $5 104%
Cigna $5 - $59 104%
Humana $5 104%
Procare $5 104%
Rockwall County $6 - $56 125%
Quiktrip $7 - $50 146%
Galaxy Health Network $8 - $70 166%
Multiplan $8 - $70 166%
Healthfirst $9 - $45 187%
Healthsmart $9 - $66 187%
Maestro Health/Fort Worth Firefighters $11 - $43 229%
Coventry $12 - $56 249%
Phcs $17 - $65 353%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals