CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5000 W Chambers St, Milwaukee, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $23 (483%)
Insurance Median: $7 (147%)
Cash: $23 (483% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (147% 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
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Sehn $5 105%
Veterans Administration $5 105%
Centivo Nw1 $6 126%
Centivo Nw2 $6 126%
Centivo Nw3 $6 126%
United Behavioral Health $6 126%
UnitedHealthcare $6 126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $11 147%
Smart Health $7 147%
Network Health $8 168%
Cchp $9 189%
Alliance $11 231%
Wps $20 - $22 420%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5000 W Chambers St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals