CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Cook Childrens Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84132
Insurance Median: $44
Cash Discount Price: $75
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Cook Childrens Medical Center is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 9.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$44

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: $75 (1576%)

Insurance Median: $44 (924%)

Cash: $75 (1576% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $44 (924% 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 924% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 824%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Beacon	$4 - $38	84%
Firstcare	$4 - $128	84%
Health Plan W. Uhrip	$4 - $61	84%
Health Plan W/O Uhrip	$4 - $38	84%
Aetna	$5 - $136	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $144	105%
El Paso Health First	$5 - $70	105%
Molina	$5 - $59	105%
Rightcare	$5 - $53	105%
Superior Health	$5	105%
Tx Children Health	$5 - $70	105%
United Community	$5	105%
Wellpoint	$5	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $136	210%
Cigna	$15 - $136	315%
First Health	$15 - $141	315%
Healthscope	$15 - $136	315%
Humana	$15 - $141	315%
Imagine Health	$15 - $136	315%
Multiplan	$15 - $139	315%
S&W Health	$15 - $134	315%
Galaxy Health	$16 - $144	336%
Usamco	$16 - $147	336%
Healthsmart	$58 - $144	1218%

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 $75.
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 Cook Childrens Medical Center 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.