CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Shriners Hospitals for Children is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

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: $38 (798%)
Insurance Median: $6 (126%)
Cash: $38 (798% 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
Ambetter / Centene $5 - $8 105%
Amerihealth Caritas Nc $5 - $8 105%
Amerihealth Caritas Sc $5 105%
Cigna $5 105%
Providence Health Plan $5 105%
Amerihealth Mercy Health Plans $6 126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $28 126%
Caresource Of Ga $6 126%
Humana $6 126%
Molina Healthcare Of Sc $6 126%
Select Health Of Sc $6 126%
Wellcare Of Ga $6 126%
Sana Benefits $7 147%
Alliance Health Tailored Plan $8 168%
UnitedHealthcare $8 168%
Wellcare Of Nc $8 168%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens