CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $8
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Albany Medical Center Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $8 (168%)
Insurance Median: $5 (105%)
Cash: $8 (168% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (105% 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.

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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 $1 - $11 21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1 - $44 21%
Empire Plan Nyship $1 - $6 21%
Fidelis $1 - $103 21%
Multiplan $1 - $32 21%
UnitedHealthcare $1 - $111 21%
Magnacare $2 - $30 42%
Blue Shield Highmark $3 - $10 63%
Cdphp $3 - $44 63%
Mvp $4 - $20 84%
Cigna $5 105%
Emblem $5 - $9 105%
Emblem Health Ghi $5 - $9 105%
Hamaspik $5 - $46 105%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Mvp Commercial $5 105%
Nascentia $5 105%
Nascentia Health Options $5 105%
Tricare $5 105%
Emblem_Ghi $9 189%
Blue Shield $17 - $26 357%
Mvp Essential Plan $42 882%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals