CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Medina Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84132
Insurance Median: $26
Cash Discount Price: $59
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Medina Regional Hospital is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 5.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26

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: $59 (1239%)

Insurance Median: $26 (546%)

Cash: $59 (1239% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $26 (546% 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 546% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 446%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Curative	$8 - $39	168%
Superior Health Plan	$16 - $25	336%
UnitedHealthcare	$16 - $49	336%
Community First Health Plan	$20 - $66	420%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21	441%
Amerivantage	$22	462%
Aetna	$23 - $39	483%
Cigna	$26	546%
Blue Advantage	$33	693%
Benefit Administrators	$66	1387%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $59.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84132.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medina Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84132.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.