CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $40
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Memorial Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 5.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N First St, Springfield, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $40 (840%)
Insurance Median: $24 (504%)
Cash: $40 (840% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (504% 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 504% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 404%). 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 $2 - $26 42%
Veterans Administration $3 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $40 84%
Aetna $5 - $30 105%
Humana $5 - $24 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $40 105%
Tricare $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $25 105%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 126%
Molina $6 126%
Healthlink $16 - $25 336%
Current Health Network Ppo $18 378%
Cigna $21 441%
Phcs/Multiplan $22 - $24 462%
6 Degrees Health $24 504%
Hopetrust $24 504%
Hst $24 504%
Magellan $24 504%
Commercial Workers Compensation $26 546%
Consociate $26 546%
Hfn $26 546%
Illinois Workers Compensation $27 567%
Preferred Plan $30 630%
Soi Mcfarland $30 630%
Soi Rushville $30 630%
Corvel $32 672%
Methodist First Choice $32 672%
Mutual Medical Plans $34 714%
Liability $40 840%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 N First St, Springfield, IL 62702
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals