CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Tj Health Columbia

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Tj Health Columbia is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $26 (546%)
Insurance Median: $12 (252%)
Cash: $26 (546% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). 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
Caresource - All Plans $3 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $68 84%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $5 105%
Humana $5 - $68 105%
Molina Mcr Adv $5 105%
Signature Advantage - All Plans $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $34 126%
Center Care Select - All Plans $7 - $37 147%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $7 147%
First Health - All Plans $11 - $65 231%
Phcs/Multiplan - All Plans $11 - $64 231%
Aetna $12 - $68 252%
Molina Mcaid $12 - $70 252%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY 42728
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals