CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84132
Insurance Median: $16
Cash Discount Price: $16
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 3.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1307 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$16

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: $16 (336%)

Insurance Median: $16 (336%)

Cash: $16 (336% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $16 (336% 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 336% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 236%). 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.

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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
Provider Network Of America	$11	231%
Aetna	$16	336%
Avmed	$16	336%
Avmed - Exchange	$16	336%
Baycare Select	$16	336%
Bright Health	$16	336%
Care Plus	$16	336%
Cigna	$16	336%
Florida Blue - Blue Options, Federal, Simplyblue, Myblue	$16	336%
Florida Blue - Blue Select	$16	336%
Florida Blue - Hmo, Bluecare	$16	336%
Florida Blue - Network Blue	$16	336%
Florida Blue - Phs, Ppc	$16	336%
Florida Blue - Ppo	$16	336%
Florida Blue - Truli, Be Healthy	$16	336%
Humana	$16	336%
Medicaid / KanCare	$16	336%
Medicare (plans)	$16	336%
Oscar	$16	336%
Tampa General - Swat	$16	336%
Tampa General Transplant Bundle	$16	336%
Ultimate	$16	336%
UnitedHealthcare	$16	336%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Va Ccn)	$16	336%
Wellmed	$16	336%

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 $16.
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 Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital 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.