CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: East Morgan County Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $34
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at East Morgan County Hospital is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 7.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$34

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: $30 (630%)
Insurance Median: $34 (714%)
Cash: $30 (630% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $34 (714% 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 714% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 614%). 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
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $14 - $35 294%
Aetna $15 - $76 315%
Banner Health $15 - $35 315%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $62 315%
Clear Spring Health $15 - $35 315%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $15 - $35 315%
Longevity $15 - $36 315%
Medica $15 - $68 315%
Medicare (plans) $15 - $35 315%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $15 - $35 315%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $76 315%
Devoted Health Services $16 - $39 336%
Humana $16 - $37 336%
Assist Health Group $18 - $42 378%
Denver Health Medical Plan $27 - $66 567%
Apostrophe, Inc. $31 - $74 651%
First Choice Health Network $31 - $74 651%
Hue Health, Inc $32 - $78 672%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $32 - $78 672%
Multiplan $33 - $80 693%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO 80723
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals