CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Longmont United Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Longmont United Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1950 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $34 (714%)
Insurance Median: $8 (168%)
Cash: $34 (714% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (168% 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 - $77 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $75 105%
Cigna $5 - $6 105%
Denver Health $5 - $20 105%
Devoted Health $5 105%
Humana $5 105%
Innovage $5 105%
Kaiser $5 - $28 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
True Pace $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $7 105%
Centura Employee Plan $6 126%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $7 147%
Direct To Employer $8 - $34 168%
Multiplan $63 1324%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1950 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO 80501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals