CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at University of Missouri Health Care is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 5.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

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: $30 (630%)
Insurance Median: $27 (567%)
Cash: $30 (630% 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
Healthy Blue $6 126%
United Community $6 126%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $8 126%
Home State $7 147%
Coventry Health Plan $8 168%
Medica With Mu Health $8 168%
Aetna $12 - $41 252%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 294%
Immergun $15 - $19 315%
Healthlink $20 420%
Coventry Health Plan National $32 - $40 672%
Mercy $32 - $40 672%
Cox Health Network $34 - $43 714%
Cigna $36 - $45 756%
Multiplan $37 - $47 777%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals