CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Saint Anthony Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Saint Anthony Hospital is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 3.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2875 West 19Th Street, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $11 (231%)
Insurance Median: $18 (378%)
Cash: $11 (231% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (378% 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 378% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 278%). 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
Aetna $5 - $28 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $18 105%
Cigna $5 - $19 105%
Humana $5 105%
Oak Street Health $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 105%
Zing Health $5 105%
Access Community Health Network $12 - $13 252%
Healthlink $22 - $23 462%
Healthsmart $25 - $27 525%
Galaxy Health Network $29 - $30 609%
Prime Health $29 - $30 609%
Zelis Healthcare $29 - $30 609%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2875 West 19Th Street, Chicago, IL 60623
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals