CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: T J Samson Community Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at T J Samson Community Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 North Race Street, Glasgow, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $44 (924%)
Insurance Median: $5 (105%)
Cash: $44 (924% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (105% 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.

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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
Caresource - All Plans $3 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $58 84%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $5 105%
Humana $5 - $68 105%
Molina Mcr Adv $5 105%
Signature Health - All Plans $5 105%
Wellcare Mcaid $5 105%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $5 105%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $7 147%
UnitedHealthcare $34 714%
Center Care Select - All Plans $58 1218%
Phcs/Multiplan - All Plans $64 1345%
First Health - All Plans $65 1366%
Aetna $68 1429%
Molina Mcaid $70 1471%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1301 North Race Street, Glasgow, KY 42141
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals