CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 West 8Th Avenue, Spokane, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $70 (1455%)
Insurance Median: $9 (187%)
Cash: $70 (1455% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (187% 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
Aetna $5 - $28 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $9 104%
Blue Shield $5 104%
Community Health Plan $5 104%
Kaiser $5 - $12 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $16 104%
Molina $8 166%
Coordinated Care $9 187%
Cigna $10 208%
Providence Health Plan $12 249%
First Choice $17 353%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 West 8Th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99220
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals