CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Merit Health Madison

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $27
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Merit Health Madison is $5. 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 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $5 (105%)
Cash: $27 (567% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (105% 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.

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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%
United $4 84%
United_Exchange $4 84%
Cigna $5 105%
Devoted_Health $5 105%
Humana $5 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Wellcare $5 105%
Advhealth $9 189%
Molina-Chip $9 189%
Mpcn $9 189%
Firstchoice $10 210%
Magnolia-Chip $10 210%
Molina_Exchange $10 210%
Truecare-Chip $10 210%
Ambetter / Centene $12 252%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8,024 168571%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS 39046
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals