CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $7
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Minden Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $7 (147%)
Insurance Median: $7 (147%)
Cash: $7 (147% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (147% 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
Mcd United Hc La $2 - $5 42%
Aetna $3 - $5 63%
Mcd Amerihealth $3 - $5 63%
Mcd Healthy Blue $3 - $5 63%
Mcd La Hlth Conn $3 - $5 63%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $5 63%
Humana $4 - $5 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $24 105%
Commercial Insurance $5 - $24 105%
Gulf South Employee $5 105%
Managed Care $5 - $24 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Private Pay $7 - $24 147%
Industrial/Occ Health $14 294%
Workers Comp $14 - $24 294%
Auto Liability $24 504%
Charity And Indigent $24 504%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA 71055
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals