CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $55
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 5.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5245 W Us 290, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $55 (1155%)
Insurance Median: $27 (567%)
Cash: $55 (1155% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (567% 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 567% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 467%). 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
American Health Plan $5 105%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan $5 - $40 105%
Healthspring $5 105%
Humana $5 - $65 105%
Procare Advantage $5 105%
Superior Health Plan $5 - $27 105%
Triwest $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $11 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23 - $28 483%
Cigna $44 - $51 924%
Aetna $51 1071%
Midcoast $51 1071%
Quiktrip $51 1071%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor $54 1134%
Curative $60 1261%
First Health $65 1366%
Private Health Care System $69 1450%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5245 W Us 290, Austin, TX 78735
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals