CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Titus Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Titus Regional Medical Center is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2001 N Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $23 (478%)
Insurance Median: $15 (312%)
Cash: $23 (478% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (312% 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 312% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 212%). 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
Healthcare Highways $2 - $20 42%
Aetna $3 - $8 62%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $41 62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $51 104%
Christus Health Plan $5 - $9 104%
Claritev $5 - $41 104%
Humana $5 - $36 104%
Texas Mutual $5 - $9 104%
Tricare $5 - $9 104%
Triwest $5 - $9 104%
Curative $10 - $31 208%
Superior $10 - $23 208%
Healthsmart $15 - $36 312%
Cigna $17 - $41 353%
Galaxy Health $20 - $48 416%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2001 N Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals