CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $378
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $378. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$378

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: $378 (7859%)
Insurance Median: $5 (104%)
Cash: $378 (7859% 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
Aetna $4 - $5 83%
Amerigroup $4 83%
Christus Mcd $4 83%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $4 83%
Molina Healthcare $4 83%
Texas Health Network $4 83%
United $4 - $170 83%
American Health Plan $5 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $146 104%
Cigna $5 - $302 104%
Humana $5 - $24 104%
Humanna $5 104%
Independent Medical System $5 104%
Molina $5 104%
Physicians Health Choice $5 104%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $5 104%
Pyramid Life $5 104%
Shared Health $5 104%
Superior Health Plan $5 - $23 104%
Triwest Health Alliance $5 104%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $5 104%
Wellmed $5 104%
Superior $8 166%
Corvel Corporation $10 208%
Omni Healthcare $10 208%
Healthcare Highways $72 1497%
Texas Workforce Commission $91 1892%
Averde Health $125 2599%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $162 - $321 3368%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $170 3534%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $208 4324%
Multiplan Phcs $227 4719%
National Healthcare Solutions $227 4719%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $227 4719%
Southwest Medical $227 4719%
Usc Health Services $227 4719%
First Health $233 4844%
Coastal Comp $245 5094%
Newton Ppo $264 5489%
Texas True Choice $283 5884%
Beech Street $302 6279%
Usa Managed Care $302 6279%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals