CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Pampa Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Pampa Regional Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Plaza, Pampa, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $14 (291%)
Insurance Median: $7 (146%)
Cash: $14 (291% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (146% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $22 83%
Aetna $5 104%
Imperial Insurance Companies $5 104%
Molina $5 - $10 104%
Provider Partners Health Plan $5 104%
Texas Blue Bonnet Health Plan $5 - $8 104%
Tricare $5 104%
Amerigroup $7 146%
Corporate Remedies (Wc) $7 146%
Employer Direct Healthcare $7 146%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 146%
Superior Health Plan $7 - $9 146%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $8 146%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1 Medical Plaza, Pampa, TX 79065
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals