CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Owatonna Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Owatonna Hospital is $26. 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 5.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2250 26Th Street Northwest, Owatonna, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $26 (546%)
Cash: $19 (399% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (546% 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 546% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 446%). 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
Aetna $4 - $86 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $40 105%
Medica $5 - $110 105%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
South Country Health Alliance $5 105%
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H) $6 - $29 126%
Medica Health System $15 - $116 315%
Healthpartners $19 - $98 399%
Medica Ubh (O) $20 - $121 420%
UnitedHealthcare $20 - $99 420%
Health Partners $21 - $107 441%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V) $22 - $111 462%
Medica Mhps $22 - $110 462%
Medica Ubh Pmap $23 - $116 483%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S) $24 - $121 504%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S) $24 - $121 504%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U) $28 - $144 588%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2250 26Th Street Northwest, Owatonna, MN 55060
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals