CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Forrest City Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $87
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Forrest City Medical Center is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 18.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1601 Newcastle Road, Forrest City, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$87

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: $70 (1471%)
Insurance Median: $87 (1828%)
Cash: $70 (1471% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $87 (1828% 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 1828% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1728%). 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
Ccs Prison/Naphcare-All Plans $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 126%
Municipal-All Plans $58 1218%
Cigna $61 1282%
Multiplan-All Plans $82 1723%
Humana $87 1828%
Aetna $93 - $105 1954%
Ambetter / Centene $169 3550%
UnitedHealthcare $365 7668%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1601 Newcastle Road, Forrest City, AR 72335
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals