CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Miller County Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $17
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Miller County Hospital is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 5.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 209 N Cuthbert Street, Colquitt, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $17 (357%)
Insurance Median: $25 (525%)
Cash: $17 (357% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (525% 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 525% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 425%). 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
Wellcare $3 63%
Peach State $6 126%
Aetna $16 - $23 336%
Ambetter / Centene $16 336%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $28 336%
Choicecare $16 - $26 336%
Humana $16 - $25 336%
Integrated Health Plan $23 483%
Great West $25 525%
Coventry $26 546%
Beech Street $27 567%
Cigna $27 567%
First Health/Hf $28 588%
First Health/Ccn $29 609%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 209 N Cuthbert Street, Colquitt, GA 39837
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals