CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $218
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $218. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$218

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $218 (4532%)
Insurance Median: $10 (208%)
Cash: $218 (4532% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (208% 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 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). 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%
Amerigroup $4 - $33 83%
Community First Health Plans $4 - $63 83%
Molina Healthcare $4 - $8 83%
United $4 - $105 83%
Usa Managed Care Chip $4 83%
American Health Plan Of Texas $5 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $69 104%
Clover Insurance $5 104%
Devoted Health $5 104%
Gonzaba Medical Group $5 104%
Humana $5 104%
Ilumed $5 104%
Integranet $5 104%
Lighthouse Hospice $5 104%
Superior Health $5 - $12 104%
Texas Independent Health Plan $5 104%
Triwest $5 104%
Triwest Health Alliance $5 104%
Triwest Va Pccc $5 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 104%
Value Options $5 104%
Wellcare $5 104%
Wellmed $5 104%
Focus Healthcare Management $7 146%
Cigna $8 - $11 166%
Superior $8 166%
Focus Health Solutions $11 229%
Healthcare Highways $11 229%
Oscar $13 270%
Imperial Insurance $38 - $45 790%
Valenz $71 - $82 1476%
Evry Health $74 - $86 1538%
Fidelis Securecare $91 - $105 1892%
National Choicecare $101 2100%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $101 2100%
Tx Healthcare Foundation $101 - $117 2100%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $111 - $129 2308%
Independent Medical Systems $111 - $129 2308%
Physician Cooperative Of Texas $111 2308%
Haa Preferred Partners $121 - $141 2516%
San Antonio Employers Health Alliance $121 - $141 2516%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $131 - $152 2723%
National Healthcare Solutions $131 - $152 2723%
Tml Intergovernmental Ebp $141 2931%
Multiplan $151 - $199 3139%
Usa Managed Care $151 3139%
Blue Bell $161 - $187 3347%
Directcare America $161 - $187 3347%
Managed Healthcare $171 - $199 3555%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX 78258
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals