CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Sweeny Community Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Sweeny Community Hospital is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $31 (644%)
Insurance Median: $30 (624%)
Cash: $31 (644% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (624% 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 624% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 524%). 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 $2 - $30 42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $26 312%
Evercare Mcaid $26 541%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $41 582%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $30 624%
Care Improvement Mcr - All Plans $30 624%
Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans $30 624%
Community Hlth Choice Him - All Other Plans $30 624%
Coventry Mcr Adv $30 624%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $30 624%
Superior Hp Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $30 624%
Wellcare Mcare - All Plans $30 624%
Cigna $33 686%
Community Hlth Choice Star $36 748%
Molina Mcaid $36 748%
Superior Hp Mcaid $36 748%
Tx Chlidrens Hp Mcaid - All Plans $36 748%
Tx True Choice Mcaid - All Plans $36 748%
Beech Street - All Plans $39 811%
Community Care Network - All Plans $41 852%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans $46 956%
Multiplan - All Plans $46 956%
Evercare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $50 1040%
Amerigroup Mcaid $52 1081%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX 77480
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals