CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $114
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $114 (2395%)
Insurance Median: $6 (126%)
Cash: $114 (2395% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (126% 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 $3 - $5 63%
Curative $4 84%
Driscoll Health Plan $4 84%
Superior Health $4 84%
Ambetter / Centene $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 105%
Christus Health Plan $5 105%
Christus Spohn Health Network $5 - $68 105%
Cigna $5 105%
Ilumed Aco Reach $5 105%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas $5 105%
Texas Independence Health Plan $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 105%
Wellcare Complete $5 105%
Wellmed $5 105%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $5 105%
Prime Health Services $6 - $97 126%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $6 - $85 126%
Ninety Degree Benefits $7 147%
Sana Benefits $7 147%
Healthcare Highways $63 1324%
America'S Choice Provider Network $80 1681%
Provider Network Of America $85 1786%
Quik Trip $85 1786%
Usa Managed Care Organization $85 1786%
Multiplan/Phcs $91 1912%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL