CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Reston Hospital Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84295
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: $210
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Reston Hospital Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $210. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$210

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18

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: $210 (4366%)

Insurance Median: $18 (374%)

Cash: $210 (4366% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18 (374% 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 374% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 274%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$5	104%
Align Senior Care	$5	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $25	104%
Cigna	$5 - $19	104%
Clear Spring Health Plan	$5	104%
Davita Village Health	$5	104%
Devoted	$5	104%
Humana	$5	104%
Johns Hopkins	$5	104%
Pyramid Life	$5	104%
Sentara Health	$5	104%
United	$5 - $94	104%
Virginia Premier Health	$5	104%
Bright Health	$10	208%
Carefirst	$27	561%
Lifeworks	$40	832%
Universal Healthcare Group	$46	956%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$126	2620%
Virginia Health Network	$149	3098%
Corvel	$151	3139%
Occunet Workers Comp	$168	3493%
4Most Health Network	$189	3929%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $210.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84295.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Reston Hospital Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84295.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.