CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Mc Donough District Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $20
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Mc Donough District Hospital is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 5.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 525 East Grant Street, Macomb, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$20

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $20 (420%)
Insurance Median: $28 (588%)
Cash: $20 (420% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (588% 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 588% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 488%). 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
Health Alliance $3 - $30 63%
Hfn $4 - $31 84%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $31 84%
Aetna $5 - $34 105%
Humana $5 - $31 105%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $34 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Meridian $5 105%
Molina $5 - $34 105%
Mutual Medical $5 - $34 105%
Tricare $5 105%
Veteran Affairs $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $34 126%
Springfield Health $28 588%
Consociate $29 609%
Trilogy $29 609%
Blue Choice $31 651%
Current Health $31 651%
Healthlink $31 - $32 651%
Preferred Plan $32 672%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 525 East Grant Street, Macomb, IL 61455
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals