CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $520
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $520. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 2.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$520

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $520 (10924%)
Insurance Median: $14 (294%)
Cash: $520 (10924% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (294% 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 294% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 194%). 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
Cigna $3 - $333 63%
Aetna $5 - $275 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $385 105%
Bright Health $5 - $156 105%
Delaware Life Insurance $5 105%
Devoted Health $5 105%
Humana $5 105%
Kaiser $5 - $185 105%
Mutual Of Omaha $5 105%
Rocky Mountain Health $5 105%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $5 105%
Total Longterm Care $5 105%
Triwest Health Alliance $5 105%
United $5 - $234 105%
Wellcare $5 105%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $13 273%
Multiplan $14 - $468 294%
Vail Health $79 1660%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $219 4601%
Western Plains Community Health $338 7101%
Northcare $364 7647%
Physician Health Partners $364 7647%
Medical Development International $416 8739%
Prime Health $468 9832%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals