CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $37
  • Cash Discount Price: $27
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Boulder Community Health is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 7.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$37

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$4.76

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $4.76 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $27 (567%)
Insurance Median: $37 (777%)
Cash: $27 (567% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $37 (777% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $4.76 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 777% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 677%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $33 42%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $5 42%
Humana $3 - $5 63%
Aetna $4 - $48 84%
Health Spring $4 84%
Medicare (plans) $4 - $21 84%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $4 - $21 84%
Select Health Value Network $4 - $21 84%
Clear Spring $5 105%
Devoted Health $5 - $22 105%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $5 105%
Cigna $6 - $44 126%
Multiplan $7 - $38 147%
Phcs $7 - $38 147%
Kaiser Public Option $9 189%
Kaiser $11 231%
Kaiser Ppo $11 231%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $36 - $38 756%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $39 - $41 819%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $44 - $47 924%
Mines And Associates $44 - $47 924%
Three Rivers Provider Network $44 - $47 924%
Zelis (Profee) $44 - $47 924%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $47 - $50 987%
National Preferred Provider Network $47 - $50 987%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $47 - $50 987%
Usa $47 - $50 987%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $48 - $51 1008%
Health Payors Organization $49 - $52 1029%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $50 - $53 1050%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $50 - $53 1050%
National Provider Network $50 - $53 1050%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals