CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84295
Insurance Median: $93
Cash Discount Price: $108
vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $108. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 19.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$108

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$93

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: $108 (2245%)

Insurance Median: $93 (1933%)

Cash: $108 (2245% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $93 (1933% 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 1933% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1833%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$4 - $5	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $28	83%
Molina	$4 - $5	83%
Parkland	$4	83%
Superior Wellcare	$4 - $5	83%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $5	83%
American Health	$5	104%
Healthspring	$5	104%
Humana	$5	104%
Fort Worth Firefighters	$9 - $138	187%
Aetna	$16 - $158	333%
Cigna	$20 - $212	416%
City Of Fort Worth	$63 - $106	1310%
Quick Trip	$81 - $142	1684%
Phcs	$93 - $168	1933%
Healthsmart	$101 - $190	2100%
Multiplan	$117 - $196	2432%
Galaxy	$118 - $199	2453%
Usa	$118 - $199	2453%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $108.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84295.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84295.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.