CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $38
  • Cash Discount Price: $54
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Medical Parkway, Brenham, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$38

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: $54 (1123%)
Insurance Median: $38 (790%)
Cash: $54 (1123% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $38 (790% 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 790% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 690%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $9 187%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan $11 - $38 229%
American Health Plan $12 249%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $28 249%
Corvel $12 249%
Healthspring $12 249%
Prime Health Services $12 249%
Procare Advantage $12 249%
Superior Health Plan $12 249%
Triwest $12 249%
Careworks Fka Rockport $15 312%
Injury Management Organization $15 312%
Sedgwick $15 312%
Cigna $46 - $54 956%
Aetna $49 1019%
Midcoast $49 1019%
Quiktrip $49 1019%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor $52 1081%
Independent Medical System $54 1123%
Imagine Health $56 1164%
Curative $58 1206%
First Health $63 1310%
Healthsmart $63 - $67 1310%
Humana $63 - $72 1310%
Private Health Care System $67 1393%
Bluebell Creameries $81 1684%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 Medical Parkway, Brenham, TX 77833
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals