CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $445
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $445. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$445

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $445 (9349%)
Insurance Median: $5 (105%)
Cash: $445 (9349% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (105% 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
Aetna $4 - $5 84%
Amerigroup $4 84%
Christus Mcd $4 84%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $4 84%
Molina Healthcare $4 84%
Texas Health Network $4 84%
United $4 - $200 84%
American Health Plan $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $172 105%
Cigna $5 - $356 105%
Humana $5 - $23 105%
Humanna $5 105%
Independent Medical System $5 105%
Molina $5 105%
Physicians Health Choice $5 105%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $5 105%
Pyramid Life $5 105%
Shared Health $5 105%
Superior Health Plan $5 - $27 105%
Triwest Health Alliance $5 105%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $5 105%
Wellmed $5 105%
Superior $8 168%
Corvel Corporation $9 189%
Omni Healthcare $10 210%
Healthcare Highways $85 1786%
Texas Workforce Commission $107 2248%
Averde Health $147 3088%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $191 - $378 4013%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $200 4202%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $245 5147%
Multiplan Phcs $267 5609%
National Healthcare Solutions $267 5609%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $267 5609%
Southwest Medical $267 5609%
Usc Health Services $267 5609%
First Health $275 5777%
Coastal Comp $289 6071%
Newton Ppo $311 6534%
Texas True Choice $334 7017%
Beech Street $356 7479%
Usa Managed Care $356 7479%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals