CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Mena Regional Health System

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Mena Regional Health System is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 311 North Morrow Street, Mena, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

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: $21 (441%)
Insurance Median: $5 (105%)
Cash: $21 (441% 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
Aetna $5 105%
Allwell Mcr Adv $5 105%
Ar Superior Select Tribute Health Plan Mcr Adv $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 105%
Cigna $5 105%
Humana $5 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 105%
Vapccc3 All Regions 1-6 Dos Gt 1/30/19 $5 105%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv $5 105%
Ambetter / Centene $6 126%
Qualchoice $7 147%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 311 North Morrow Street, Mena, AR 71953
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals