CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: McGehee Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at McGehee Hospital is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 3.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 South Third Street, McGehee, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $14 (294%)
Insurance Median: $19 (399%)
Cash: $14 (294% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (399% 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 399% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 299%). 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
Cigna $4 84%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $19 105%
Arkansas Total Care $7 147%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 147%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 147%
Municipal Health Benefit Fund $16 336%
Allwell Mcr Adv $19 399%
Humana $19 399%
Vantage Health/Primewell Mcr Adv Ar Ms Only $19 399%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv $19 399%
UnitedHealthcare $20 420%
Qual Choice Of Arkansas $21 441%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 900 South Third Street, McGehee, AR 71654
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals