CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at University Health System, Inc is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $14 (294%)
Insurance Median: $12 (252%)
Cash: $14 (294% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). 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 $2 - $39 42%
Aetna $5 - $39 105%
American Health $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $36 105%
Choicecare $5 105%
Cigna $5 - $42 105%
Devoted Health $5 105%
Humana $5 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Nhc $5 105%
Upmc Health Plan $5 105%
Wellcare $5 105%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $5 105%
Wellpoint $5 - $6 105%
Novanet $9 189%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $22 462%
Multiplan $34 714%
Nx Health $34 714%
Phcs $34 714%
Naphcare $36 756%
Coventry $39 819%
Beechstreet $42 882%
Prime Health $42 - $56 882%
Seven Corners $42 882%
Usa $45 945%
Evolutions $50 1050%
Galaxy $50 1050%
Healthsmart $50 1050%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals