CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at University of Michigan Health System is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 4.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $19 (399%)
Insurance Median: $23 (483%)
Cash: $19 (399% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (483% 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 483% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 383%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $2 - $26 42%
Metrocare $2 - $24 42%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $2 - $22 42%
Priority Health [1038] $2 - $35 42%
Aetna $3 - $36 63%
Ambetter / Centene $3 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $25 63%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $3 63%
Cofinity $3 - $40 63%
Confinity Advantage $3 - $34 63%
First Health $3 - $44 63%
Hap Midwest $3 63%
Hap [1023] $3 - $39 63%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $3 - $36 63%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $3 - $5 63%
Plain Church Group $3 - $31 63%
Priority Health $3 - $55 63%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $38 63%
Beaumont Health Network $4 - $36 84%
Bronson Healthcare Group $4 - $44 84%
First Agency $4 - $39 84%
Multiplan $4 - $44 84%
Nomi Health $4 - $36 84%
Paramount Health Care $4 - $43 84%
Parkview Health Plan Services $4 - $39 84%
Provider Network Of America $4 - $36 84%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $5 105%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $5 - $25 105%
Health Alliance Plan $5 105%
Humana $5 105%
Huron Valley Pace $5 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $5 105%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $5 105%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $5 105%
Thome Pace $5 105%
Triwest $5 105%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $5 105%
Zing Health $5 105%
Employee Benefit Logistic $8 168%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals