CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: University of Mississippi Med Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84132
Insurance Median: $10
Cash Discount Price: $27
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at University of Mississippi Med Center is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$10

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: $27 (567%)

Insurance Median: $10 (210%)

Cash: $27 (567% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $10 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Ms-Can-Magnolia	$4	84%
Ms-Can-Molina	$4	84%
Ms-Can-Truecare	$4	84%
Humana	$5	105%
Medadv_Primewell	$5	105%
Medadv_Uhc	$5	105%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp	$5	105%
Medicare (plans)	$5	105%
Va_Ccn	$5	105%
Wellcare	$5	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8	168%
United	$8	168%
United-Options	$8	168%
Advhealth	$9	189%
Molina-Chip	$9	189%
Magnolia-Chip	$10	210%
Molina_Exchange	$10	210%
Truecare-Chip	$10	210%
Mpcn	$11	231%
Ambetter / Centene	$12	252%
Firstchoice	$12	252%
Firstchoice-Hum	$12	252%
Primewell	$13	273%
Cigna	$39	819%
Ppoplus	$53	1113%
Firsthealth	$54	1134%
Multiplan	$54	1134%
Aetna	$58	1218%
Healthlink_Tupelo	$58	1218%
Phcs	$61	1282%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $27.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84132.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Mississippi Med Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84132.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.