CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 7.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 825 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $38 (798%)
Insurance Median: $35 (735%)
Cash: $38 (798% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (735% 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 735% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 635%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1 - $53 21%
Mclaren Health Plan $2 - $71 42%
Meridian $2 42%
Molina $2 - $5 42%
Priority Health $2 - $11 42%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $68 42%
Aetna $4 - $69 84%
Blue Care Network $5 105%
Cigna $5 - $11 105%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan) $5 - $68 105%
Humana $5 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Michigan Amish Medical Board $5 105%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group $5 105%
Employee Benefit Logistics $8 168%
Hospice Of Michigan $25 - $51 525%
Munson Hospice $29 - $852 609%
Asr Physicians Care Network $34 - $68 714%
Enterprise Group Planning/Employee Benefit Plan $34 - $68 714%
Nomi Health $34 - $68 714%
Cofinity $36 - $76 756%
Provider Network Of America/Hawaii Mainland Administrative Group Health $36 - $72 756%
Three Rivers Provider Network $36 - $72 756%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 825 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals