CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Reston Hospital Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $177
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Reston Hospital Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $177. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 3.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$177

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $177 (3718%)
Insurance Median: $18 (378%)
Cash: $177 (3718% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (378% 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 378% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 278%). 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 $5 105%
Align Senior Care $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $25 105%
Cigna $5 - $19 105%
Clear Spring Health Plan $5 105%
Davita Village Health $5 105%
Devoted $5 105%
Humana $5 105%
Johns Hopkins $5 105%
Pyramid Life $5 105%
Sentara Health $5 105%
United $5 - $80 105%
Virginia Premier Health $5 105%
Bright Health $10 210%
Carefirst $26 546%
Lifeworks $34 714%
Universal Healthcare Group $39 819%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club $106 2227%
Virginia Health Network $126 2647%
Corvel $127 2668%
Occunet Workers Comp $142 2983%
4Most Health Network $159 3340%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston, VA 20190
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals