CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

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: $29 (609%)
Insurance Median: $12 (252%)
Cash: $29 (609% 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
Texas Healthspring $2 42%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $8 84%
Aetna $5 - $9 105%
Allwell $5 105%
Amerigroup $5 - $17 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $18 105%
Christus Health $5 - $7 105%
Community First $5 - $17 105%
Coventry $5 105%
Devoted Health Plan $5 105%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $5 105%
El Paso First $5 105%
First Care $5 105%
Humana $5 - $12 105%
Imperial Health Plan $5 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Molina $5 105%
Procare Advantage $5 105%
Provider Partners Health Plan $5 105%
Shared Health Insurance Company $5 105%
Superior $5 105%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $5 105%
Texas Independence Health Plan $5 105%
Triwest $5 105%
Us Imaging Network $5 105%
Wellcare $5 105%
Employer Direct $6 126%
Gilsbar Inc. $6 126%
Naphcare Inc. $10 210%
Cigna $19 - $24 399%
Community First Health Plan $29 - $62 609%
Healthcare Highways $30 - $63 630%
Christian Brothers Services $37 - $77 777%
First Health $44 - $91 924%
Healthsmart $44 - $112 924%
Multiplan $44 - $91 924%
Phcs $44 - $91 924%
Five Point Credit Union $47 - $98 987%
Medicus Internatiaonal $50 - $105 1050%
Beech Street $54 - $112 1134%
Health Management Network $54 - $112 1134%
Provider Select $54 - $112 1134%
National Choicecare $64 - $133 1345%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX 78251
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals