CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $33
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 6.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$33

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: $30 (630%)
Insurance Median: $33 (693%)
Cash: $30 (630% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $33 (693% 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 693% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 593%). 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 Oncology $2 42%
Simply Healthcare Oncology $2 42%
Sunshine State Oncology $2 42%
Amerihealth Caritas $3 63%
Amerihealth Caritas Oncology $3 63%
Community Care Plan $3 63%
Community Care Plan Oncology $3 63%
Florida Community Care $3 - $5 63%
Florida Community Care Oncology $3 - $6 63%
Molina $3 63%
Simply Healthcare $3 63%
Sunshine State $3 63%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $78 63%
Aetna $5 - $83 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $8 105%
Simply Freedom Optimum $5 105%
Simply Freedom Optimum Oncology $5 105%
Wellcare $5 105%
Wellcare Oncology $5 105%
Oscar Oncology $8 168%
Ambetter / Centene $13 273%
Avmed $30 - $76 630%
Usa Managed Care $33 - $83 693%
First Health $34 - $86 714%
Careworks $50 - $52 1050%
Enlyte $50 - $52 1050%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals