CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Lincoln Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84295
Insurance Median: $53
Cash Discount Price: $60
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Lincoln Hospital is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10 Nichols Street, Davenport, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$53

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: $60 (1247%)

Insurance Median: $53 (1102%)

Cash: $60 (1247% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $53 (1102% 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 1102% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1002%). 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
Labor & Industries - All Plans	$7	146%
Ambetter / Centene	$31	644%
Molina Hlthy Options	$31	644%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $58	644%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$33	686%
Aetna	$37 - $63	769%
Indian Hlth Services - All Plans	$37	769%
Tricare	$37	769%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$37	769%
Cigna	$50	1040%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt - All Plans	$53	1102%
Molina Exchange-All Other Plans	$53	1102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$58	1206%
Uniform Medical Plan-All Plans	$58	1206%
First Health Coventry-All Plans	$59	1227%
Health Management Network-All Plans	$60	1247%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$60	1247%
Asuris Nw Health-All Plans	$61	1268%
Multiplan-All Plans	$63	1310%
Physician Hosp Comm Org-All Plans	$63	1310%
First Choice Health- All Plans	$64	1331%

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 $60.
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 Lincoln Hospital 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.