CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $76 (1597%)
Insurance Median: $10 (210%)
Cash: $76 (1597% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $10 84%
Wellpoint $4 - $5 84%
Aetna $5 - $16 105%
Amerihealth $5 - $48 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $66 105%
Clover Health $5 105%
Fidelis Care of New Jersey $5 - $15 105%
Horizon New Jersey Total Care $5 105%
Longevity Health Plan $5 105%
Consumer Health Network $6 - $68 126%
Horizon New Jersey Health $6 126%
Ambetter / Centene $7 147%
Oxford $10 210%
Private Healthcare Systems $49 1029%
Magnacare $53 1113%
Multiplan $57 1197%
Oscar $72 1513%
Cigna $76 1597%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals