CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Klickitat Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $39
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Klickitat Valley Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 310 South Roosevelt, Goldendale, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$39

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: $26 (541%)
Insurance Median: $39 (811%)
Cash: $26 (541% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $39 (811% 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 811% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 711%). 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
Molina $24 - $50 499%
Community Health Plan Of Wa $25 520%
Coordinated Care $25 520%
Pacificsource Health Plans $25 - $41 520%
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $40 541%
Wellpoint $26 541%
Cigna $38 790%
Health Net Health Plan Of Oregon $52 1081%
Moda Health Plan $52 1081%
Providence Health Plan $52 1081%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 310 South Roosevelt, Goldendale, WA 98620
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals