CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Franklin General Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $55
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Franklin General Hospital is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 5.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $55 (1155%)
Insurance Median: $26 (546%)
Cash: $55 (1155% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (546% 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 546% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 446%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $51 63%
Wellmark Hmo $20 420%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $23 483%
Medical Associates Mcare $24 504%
Mount Carmel Hp-All Plans $24 504%
Tricare $24 504%
Amerigroup Mcare $25 525%
Molina Mcare $25 525%
Wellmark Mcr Adv $25 525%
Ambetter / Centene $26 - $39 546%
American Hp Iowa - All Plans $26 546%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans $26 546%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans $26 546%
Centivo - All Plans $37 777%
Medical Ass Hosp Employer Group $37 777%
Oscar - All Plans $37 777%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $43 903%
Medical Associates Hp-All Other Plans $52 1092%
Preferred Health Choices-All Plans $52 1092%
Splashlight Llc-All Plans $52 1092%
Aetna $57 - $58 1197%
Multiplan-All Plans $58 1218%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA 50441
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals