CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $52
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Pullman Regional Hospital is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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: $52 (1081%)
Insurance Median: $50 (1040%)
Cash: $52 (1081% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (1040% 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 1040% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 940%). 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
Premera First - All Plans $3 62%
Community Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans $21 437%
Humana $21 437%
Kaiser Mcare Advan $21 437%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans $21 437%
Triwest - All Plans $21 437%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $58 457%
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $22 457%
Medicaid / KanCare $22 457%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans $22 457%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans $22 457%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans $22 457%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $23 478%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans $25 520%
Single Case Agree - All Plans $45 936%
First Choice Admin $50 1040%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans $52 1081%
Multiplan - All Plans $52 1081%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans $55 1143%
Cigna $55 1143%
First Choice - All Other Plans $55 1143%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans $55 1143%
Northwest One - All Plans $55 1143%
UnitedHealthcare $55 1143%
Aetna $58 1206%
Great West Hlth-All Plans $58 1206%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $58 1206%
Spokane Phco - All Plans $58 1206%
Kaiser - All Other Plans $59 1227%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $60 1247%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals