Blood test, potassium
Facility: Kingman Healthcare Center
Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 84132
- Insurance Median: $4
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.84x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Blue | $4 | 84% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $4 | 84% |
| Triwest | $5 | 105% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 84132 (Blood test, potassium) at Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, KS, the facility's negotiated rates are $4.00, which is lower than the state average of $4.76. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital with a voluntary non-profit ownership structure, patients should be aware that cash payments are not currently listed in this report. However, if you have a high-deductible plan, paying cash upfront might still be cheaper than your insurance negotiated rate if the allowed amount exceeds the cash price. It is always recommended to ask the hospital directly about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can range from 20% to 50% off the billed amount when paid in full within 30 days.
This service is covered under three payers: Healthy Blue, Medicaid / KanCare, and Triwest, with all plans showing a single rate of $4.00 to $4.76 depending on the specific contract. Because the facility is in-network for these payers, the No Surprises Act protects you from balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services, meaning you should not expect to be billed for the difference between the provider's chargemaster and the insurance allowed amount. If you receive an unexpected bill, you can request a formal itemized audit to identify errors, double-billing, or unbundled codes, as over 80% of hospital bills contain mistakes. Always verify your deductible status before scheduling, as paying the full negotiated rate without meeting your deductible can result in significant out-of-pocket costs.