CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Flagstaff Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Flagstaff Medical Center is $16. 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 3.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $16 (336%)
Cash: $14 (294% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (336% 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 336% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 236%). 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
Aetna $5 - $26 105%
Ahcccs $5 105%
Ahcccs Other $5 105%
Ambetter / Centene $5 105%
Carefirst $5 105%
Devoted $5 105%
Fmc 30/70 $5 105%
Fmc Ihs $5 105%
Fmc Jail $5 105%
Health Choice $5 - $9 105%
Health Choice Arizona $5 105%
Health Choice Integrated Care $5 105%
Health Net Federal $5 105%
Health Net Of Arizona $5 105%
Humana $5 - $30 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Mercy Care $5 105%
Mercy Care Advantage $5 105%
Mercy Care Rhba $5 105%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $5 105%
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizona $5 105%
Snf Fmc $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $29 105%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $5 105%
Va Pccc Triwest $5 105%
Wellcare $5 105%
Wellcare By Allwell $5 105%
Pnoa $7 147%
Naphcare $8 - $10 168%
Self Pay $12 - $31 252%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $12 - $16 252%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $23 273%
Workers Comp $15 - $20 315%
Copperpoint $17 - $23 357%
Nau Athletic Department $18 - $25 378%
Cigna $21 - $28 441%
Fmc 90/10 $21 - $28 441%
Rural Arizona Network Multiplan $21 - $28 441%
United Behavioral Health $23 - $31 483%
Auto Insurance $5,000 105042%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals