CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $43
  • Cash Discount Price: $40
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 9.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$43

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: $40 (840%)
Insurance Median: $43 (903%)
Cash: $40 (840% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $43 (903% 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 903% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 803%). 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 $18 - $48 378%
Ambetter / Centene $18 378%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $51 378%
Humana $18 - $45 378%
Tricare $18 378%
Triwest $18 378%
UnitedHealthcare $18 378%
Veteran'S Affairs $18 378%
Healthlink $35 735%
First Health $43 903%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $43 903%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $43 903%
Mercy - Clayco $43 903%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $43 903%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $43 903%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $43 903%
Mercy - Evolutions $43 903%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $43 903%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $43 903%
Mercy - Health Management Network $43 903%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $43 903%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $43 903%
Mercy - Life Church $43 903%
Mercy - Missouri State University $43 903%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $43 903%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $43 903%
Mercy - Shinesolar $43 903%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $43 903%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $43 903%
Mercy - Sumnerone $43 903%
Mercy - Trailiner $43 903%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $43 903%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $43 903%
Phcs $43 - $45 903%
Cigna $45 945%
Mercy - Compresults $48 1008%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $48 1008%
Mercy - Novasys $48 1008%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $48 1008%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $48 1008%
Right Choice-Alliance $51 1071%
Right Choice-Regular $52 1092%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals