CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $218
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $218. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$218

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $218 (4580%)
Insurance Median: $10 (210%)
Cash: $218 (4580% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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 - $33 84%
Community First Health Plans $4 - $63 84%
Molina Healthcare $4 - $8 84%
United $4 - $105 84%
Usa Managed Care Chip $4 84%
Wellmed $4 84%
American Health Plan Of Texas $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $69 105%
Clover Insurance $5 105%
Devoted Health $5 105%
Gonzaba Medical Group $5 105%
Humana $5 105%
Ilumed $5 105%
Integranet $5 105%
Lighthouse Hospice $5 105%
Superior Health $5 - $12 105%
Texas Independent Health Plan $5 105%
Triwest $5 105%
Triwest Health Alliance $5 105%
Triwest Va Pccc $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 105%
Value Options $5 105%
Wellcare $5 105%
Focus Healthcare Management $7 147%
Cigna $8 - $10 168%
Superior $8 168%
Focus Health Solutions $11 231%
Healthcare Highways $11 231%
Oscar $13 273%
Imperial Insurance $38 - $45 798%
Valenz $71 - $82 1492%
Evry Health $74 - $86 1555%
Fidelis Securecare $91 - $105 1912%
National Choicecare $101 2122%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $101 2122%
Tx Healthcare Foundation $101 - $117 2122%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $111 - $129 2332%
Independent Medical Systems $111 - $129 2332%
Physician Cooperative Of Texas $111 2332%
Haa Preferred Partners $121 - $141 2542%
San Antonio Employers Health Alliance $121 - $141 2542%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $131 - $152 2752%
National Healthcare Solutions $131 - $152 2752%
Tml Intergovernmental Ebp $141 2962%
Multiplan $151 - $199 3172%
Usa Managed Care $151 3172%
Blue Bell $161 - $187 3382%
Directcare America $161 - $187 3382%
Managed Healthcare $171 - $199 3592%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX 78258
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals