CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Kell West Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $64
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Kell West Regional Hospital is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5420 Kell West Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $64 (1331%)
Insurance Median: $12 (249%)
Cash: $64 (1331% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (249% 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 249% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 149%). 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
Aetna $4 - $5 83%
Cigna $4 - $56 83%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 83%
Uhc_Community_Plan $4 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $17 104%
Humana $5 - $80 104%
Medadv_Uhc $5 104%
Medicare (plans) $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $6 125%
Healthsmart_Ppo $8 - $56 166%
Phcs $9 - $60 187%
Multiplan $10 - $68 208%
Self_Pay $10 - $64 208%
Blue_Advantage_Bav $12 - $14 249%
Blue_Essentials $15 312%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5420 Kell West Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX 76310
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals