CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $41 (861%)
Insurance Median: $6 (126%)
Cash: $41 (861% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (126% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $6 42%
Soonercare $4 84%
Aetna $5 - $6 105%
Ambetter / Centene $5 - $8 105%
Amerihealth Caritas Nc $5 105%
Amerihealth Caritas Sc $5 105%
Cigna $5 105%
Providence Health Plan $5 105%
Amerihealth Mercy Health Plans $6 126%
Gateway Health Plan $6 126%
Geisinger Health Plan $6 126%
Health Partners Of Philadelphia $6 126%
Humana $6 126%
Keystone Mercy Health Plans $6 126%
Upmc Health Plan $6 126%
Sana Benefits $7 147%
Amerihealth Caritas Of Nc $8 168%
Wellcare Of North Carolina $8 168%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Childrens