CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Mary Washington Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84132
Insurance Median: $6
Cash Discount Price: $34
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Mary Washington Hospital is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Sam Perry Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $34 (714%)

Insurance Median: $6 (126%)

Cash: $34 (714% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $6	105%
Humana	$5 - $6	105%
Kaiser	$5 - $7	105%
Molina	$5 - $6	105%
Aetna	$6 - $270	126%
Sentara	$6 - $200	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$6	126%
Cigna	$13 - $17	273%
Cf	$14 - $15	294%
Innovation	$20 - $23	420%
Medcost	$264	5546%
PHCS	$270	5672%

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 $34.
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 Mary Washington 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.