CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Ochsner St Martin Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84132
Insurance Median: $11
Cash Discount Price: $10
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Ochsner St Martin Hospital is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 210 Champagne Boulevard, Breaux Bridge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$11

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: $10 (210%)

Insurance Median: $11 (231%)

Cash: $10 (210% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $11 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). 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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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	$3 - $46	63%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$3 - $12	63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3 - $13	63%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$3 - $11	63%
Humana	$3 - $11	63%
Medicare (plans)	$3 - $11	63%
Ochsner Health Plan	$3 - $11	63%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $11	63%
Wellcare Of Louisiana	$3 - $11	63%
Tricare	$4 - $13	84%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$5	105%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$5	105%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$5	105%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$5 - $18	105%
Zelis	$10 - $36	210%
Cigna	$13 - $43	273%

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 $10.
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 Ochsner St Martin 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.