CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $46
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 W 38Th St, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$46

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: $46 (956%)
Insurance Median: $5 (104%)
Cash: $46 (956% 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
Ambetter / Centene $4 - $9 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $23 83%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $4 - $11 83%
Dell Star $4 - $11 83%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $11 83%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $4 - $5 83%
Wellpoint Star Kids $4 83%
Wellpoint Star Plus $4 - $11 83%
Aarp Mc Wellmed $5 104%
Addr Cancer Together $5 104%
Aetna $5 - $36 104%
Connected Senior Care $5 104%
Covid Hrsa $5 104%
Cshcn Cidc $5 104%
Devoted Health Mcr Replacement $5 104%
Humana $5 - $8 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
Pphp Mcr Advantage $5 104%
Research Study $5 104%
Sendero Chap $5 104%
Smarthealth $5 104%
Superior Allwell $5 104%
Tricare $5 104%
Tx Independence Hp $5 104%
Uhcpcip $5 104%
Wellcare Med Advantage $5 104%
Wellpoint Star $5 - $11 104%
Champva $6 125%
Occunet $7 146%
Sendero Idealcare $8 166%
Cigna $11 229%
Seton Performance Plus $12 249%
Covenant Health $26 541%
Superior Star $51 1060%
Superior Star Foster $51 1060%
Superior Star Kids $51 1060%
Superior Star Plus $51 1060%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $58 1206%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1201 W 38Th St, Austin, TX 78705
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals