CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Cape Regional Medical Center Inc

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Cape Regional Medical Center Inc is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 2.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in Two Stone Harbor Blvd, Cape May Court House, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $5 (105%)
Insurance Median: $14 (294%)
Cash: $5 (105% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (294% 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 294% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 194%). 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 $4 - $104 84%
Americhoice $4 - $5 84%
Amerigroup $4 84%
Clover Health $5 105%
Partners Direct Health $8 168%
Amerihealth $9 189%
Cigna $14 - $96 294%
Horizon Nj Health $14 294%
Qualcare $14 - $24 294%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $69 - $72 1450%
Horizon Casualty Motor Vehicle $86 1807%
Horizon Casualty Workers Comp $86 1807%
UnitedHealthcare $96 - $109 2017%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Two Stone Harbor Blvd, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals