CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Sanford Wheaton Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84132
Insurance Median: $50
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Sanford Wheaton Medical Center is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 10.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 12Th Street North, Wheaton, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$50

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: $46 (966%)

Insurance Median: $50 (1050%)

Cash: $46 (966% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $50 (1050% 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 1050% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 950%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $53	294%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$29	609%
Aetna	$31 - $50	651%
Health Partners	$31 - $46	651%
Medicare (plans)	$31	651%
Security Health Plan	$31	651%
Ucare	$31 - $50	651%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $48	651%
Primewest	$32 - $34	672%
Sanford Health Plan	$45 - $53	945%
Medica	$50 - $54	1050%
First Choice Health Network	$51	1071%
Healthez	$51	1071%
Multiplan	$51	1071%

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 $46.
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 Sanford Wheaton Medical Center 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.