CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $346
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Research Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $346. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$346

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $346 (7269%)
Insurance Median: $11 (231%)
Cash: $346 (7269% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). 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
Cigna $2 - $173 42%
Aetna $4 - $176 84%
Amerigroup $4 84%
Healthyblue $4 84%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 84%
Unicare $4 84%
United $4 - $156 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $135 105%
Celtic $5 105%
Coventry $5 - $139 105%
Devoted Health $5 105%
Home State Health Plan $5 105%
Humana $5 - $225 105%
Pyramid Life $5 105%
Triwest Health Alliance $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $346 105%
Wellcare $5 105%
Oscar $7 147%
Multiplan $8 - $256 168%
Corvel Corporation $10 - $225 210%
Oha Network $10 - $173 210%
Ambetter / Centene $64 1345%
Nhc Advantage $66 1387%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $69 1450%
Universal Healthcare $121 2542%
Coventry Kc Mo $142 2983%
College Park Family Care Center $149 3130%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $166 - $173 3487%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $259 5441%
Cco, Inc. $277 5819%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $277 5819%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals