CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $40
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Berkshire Medical Center is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 5.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $40 (840%)
Insurance Median: $27 (567%)
Cash: $40 (840% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (567% 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 567% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 467%). 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
Cdphp $4 - $38 84%
Fallon $4 - $18 84%
Health New England $4 - $29 84%
Mbhp $4 84%
Mcd Out Of State $4 84%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $36 105%
Bmchnp $5 105%
Commcare Alliance $5 - $6 105%
Hospice $5 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Other Government $5 - $6 105%
Point32Health $5 - $40 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $36 105%
Aetna $6 - $32 126%
Unicare $12 - $27 252%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $24 - $25 504%
Workers Comp $25 525%
Allways Nhp $27 567%
Comm Hne Hmo $28 - $31 588%
Comm Hne Ppo $29 - $31 609%
Beacon $36 - $38 756%
Cigna $38 - $39 798%
Mvp $38 798%
Oxford $38 798%
First Health $39 - $40 819%
Connecticare $40 840%
Consolidated Health Plans $40 840%
Other Commercial $40 840%
Phcs $40 840%
Self Pay $40 840%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals