CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $23 (483%)
Insurance Median: $8 (168%)
Cash: $23 (483% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (168% 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 - $43 42%
United Options Nexus $3 - $5 63%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $60 63%
Aetna $4 - $25 84%
Molina $4 - $5 84%
Parkland $4 84%
Superior $4 - $5 84%
Wellpoint $4 - $20 84%
Ambetter / Centene $5 105%
Cigna $5 - $61 105%
Humana $5 105%
Procare $5 105%
Quiktrip $6 - $52 126%
Rockwall County $6 - $58 126%
Galaxy Health Network $7 - $73 147%
Multiplan $7 - $72 147%
Healthsmart $8 - $69 168%
Healthfirst $9 - $47 189%
Coventry $11 - $58 231%
Maestro Health/Fort Worth Firefighters $11 - $44 231%
Phcs $16 - $67 336%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals