CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Byrd Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $77
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Byrd Regional Hospital is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $77 (1618%)
Insurance Median: $10 (210%)
Cash: $77 (1618% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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
Aarp $4 84%
Aetna $4 - $256 84%
Champva $4 84%
Christus Health Plan $4 84%
Coventry Healthcare Of La $4 - $153 84%
Geha $4 84%
Gulf Guaranty $4 84%
Tricare $4 - $5 84%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $256 84%
Amerihealth Caritas $5 - $36 105%
Blue Advantage $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $8 105%
Correct Care Int Hth $5 - $36 105%
Freedom Beh Hospital $5 105%
Healthy Blue $5 - $36 105%
Humana $5 - $40 105%
Industrial $5 - $256 105%
La Healthcare Conn Mdcaid $5 - $36 105%
Mcr Devoted Healthcare $5 105%
Mcr Lagniappe $5 105%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $36 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Mutual Of Omaha $5 - $256 105%
Peoples Health Mcr Adv $5 105%
Vantage Health Plan $5 105%
Veterans Administration $5 105%
Ambetter / Centene $6 126%
Gulf South Risk Services $6 126%
Cigna $10 - $163 210%
Workers Comp $14 - $231 294%
Self Pay $77 1618%
Verity Health $180 3782%
Us Dept Of Labor $231 4853%
Aflac $256 5378%
American Health Advantage $256 5378%
Amfirst $256 5378%
Hospice Of Leesville $256 5378%
Misc Comm $256 5378%
Mischmoppo $256 5378%
Mva $256 5378%
Phcs Private Health $256 5378%
Physicans Mutual $256 5378%
State Farm Insurance $256 5378%
Sterling $256 5378%
Stonetrust $256 5378%
Tri Parish Rehab $256 5378%
United Teacher Asso $256 5378%
Web Tpa $256 5378%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA 71446
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals