CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $39
  • Cash Discount Price: $223
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $223. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 8.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$223

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$39

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: $223 (4685%)
Insurance Median: $39 (819%)
Cash: $223 (4685% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $39 (819% 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 819% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 719%). 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
Aetna $4 - $5 84%
Amerigroup $4 - $5 84%
Centennial Care $4 84%
El Paso First Health Plans $4 84%
Molina Healthcare $4 - $10 84%
St David’S Hospice $4 - $5 84%
Superior Health Plan $4 - $23 84%
United $4 - $173 84%
Western Sky Community Care $4 - $5 84%
Alignment Health Plan $5 105%
American Health Plan Of Texas $5 105%
Arcadian Health Plan $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $36 105%
Cigna $5 - $41 105%
Clover Insurance Company $5 105%
Devoted Health $5 105%
Humana $5 105%
Imperial Insurance $5 105%
Provider Partners Health Plan $5 105%
Pyramid Life $5 105%
Shared Health $5 105%
Triwest Health Alliance $5 105%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $12 105%
Wellcare Of Tx $5 105%
Wellmed $5 105%
Bravo Health $6 126%
Molina Healthcare Mcr $6 126%
Universal Health Pffs Nc $6 126%
Corvel Corporation $9 189%
Bienvivir Senior Health $12 - $65 252%
Healthcare Highways $13 - $74 273%
Oscar $16 336%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $32 - $265 672%
First Health $32 - $173 672%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $32 - $211 672%
Sheriff'S Dept El Paso County Detention $35 - $192 735%
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo $35 - $192 735%
Southwest Medical Provider Network $38 - $211 798%
Advantage Care Network $42 - $230 882%
El Paso First Health Plan $42 - $230 882%
Prime Health $42 - $230 882%
Texas Workforce Commission $44 - $242 924%
Multiplan $46 - $250 966%
Phcs $46 - $250 966%
Integrated Medical Systems $49 - $269 1029%
Samsa $49 - $269 1029%
Danmark - International Contract $52 - $288 1092%
Galaxy Health Network $52 - $288 1092%
Medcorp Southwest $56 - $307 1176%
Usa Managed Care $57 - $365 1197%
Affiliated Healthcare $60 - $326 1261%
National Provider Network $63 - $346 1324%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79902
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals