CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: HCA Healthone Spalding Rehabilitation

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84132
Insurance Median: $28
Cash Discount Price: $137
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at HCA Healthone Spalding Rehabilitation is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 5.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 Potomac St, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$28

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: $137 (2878%)

Insurance Median: $28 (588%)

Cash: $137 (2878% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $28 (588% 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 588% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 488%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Aetna	$5 - $70	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $93	105%
Bright Health	$5	105%
Cigna	$5 - $88	105%
Delaware Life Insurance	$5	105%
Devoted Health	$5	105%
Humana	$5	105%
Innovage Pace	$5	105%
Kaiser	$5 - $82	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 - $62	105%
Wellcare	$5	105%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$13	273%
Multiplan	$14 - $124	294%
Vail Health	$21	441%
Western Plains Community Health	$89	1870%
Prime Health	$124	2605%

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 $137.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84132.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Healthone Spalding Rehabilitation is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84132.
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.