CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: St Mary's Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84132
Insurance Median: $45
Cash Discount Price: $41
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at St Mary's Hospital is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 9.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 Lewiston St, Cottonwood, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$45

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: $41 (861%)

Insurance Median: $45 (945%)

Cash: $41 (861% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $45 (945% 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 945% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 845%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $52	378%
Aetna	$44 - $50	924%
Medicare (plans)	$44	924%
Regence Blue Shield Mcr	$44	924%
Tricare	$44	924%
UnitedHealthcare	$44	924%
Veterans Admin - All Plans	$44	924%
Nimiipuu Mcr Adv - Allplans	$45	945%
Idaho Phys Network - All Plans	$51	1071%
Corizon Correctional - All Plans	$52	1092%
Geha - All Plans	$52	1092%
Multiplan - All Plans	$52	1092%
First Choice- All Plans	$53	1113%
Regence Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$54	1134%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $41.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84132.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm St Mary's Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84132.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.