CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: USA Health University Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at USA Health University Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $28 (588%)
Insurance Median: $5 (105%)
Cash: $28 (588% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (105% 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
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $5 63%
Magnolia Health $4 84%
Truecare $4 84%
Aetna $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 105%
Cigna $5 - $13 105%
Devoted Health $5 - $20 105%
Humana $5 - $18 105%
Molina Chip $5 105%
Molina Marketplace $5 105%
Viva Health $5 - $14 105%
Wellcare $5 105%
Ambetter / Centene $6 126%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network (Mpcn) $6 126%
Central Healthcare Services $14 294%
Multiplan $18 - $25 378%
Naphcare $20 420%
Novanet $25 525%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL 36617
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals