CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: South Sunflower County Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at South Sunflower County Hospital is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 121 East Baker Street, Indianola, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $5 (105%)
Insurance Median: $12 (252%)
Cash: $5 (105% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $4 84%
Trucare - All Plans $4 84%
Primewell Mcr Adv $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $6 126%
Primewell Comm - All Other Plans $12 252%
Aetna $50 1050%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $56 1176%
Multiplan - All Plans $56 1176%
Physician Care Network - All Plans $116 2437%
Advanced Health Systems - All Plans $144 3025%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 121 East Baker Street, Indianola, MS 38751
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals