CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Anderson Regional Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $6 (126%)
Insurance Median: $9 (189%)
Cash: $6 (126% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (189% 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
Aetna $5 - $18 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $9 105%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $5 - $9 105%
Integrated Health Plan $5 - $21 105%
Magnolia Ms $5 - $7 105%
Molina $5 - $9 105%
Ms Breast And Cervical $5 105%
Primewell $5 - $12 105%
Shared Health $5 105%
Triwest $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $7 105%
Wellcare $5 105%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $9 189%
Ashley Furniture Stores $9 189%
Crittenden County $9 189%
Davidson Hospitality $9 189%
Dunn Investment Company $9 189%
First State Bank Trust $9 189%
Gossett Motor Cars $9 189%
Hattiesburg Clinic $9 189%
Hospitality Management Advisors $9 189%
Jas D Collier $9 189%
Mechanical Systems $9 189%
Mid-South Transport $9 189%
Patterson Warehouses $9 189%
Radians $9 189%
Rei Nation $9 189%
Retzer Resources $9 189%
State Systems $9 189%
W W Wood Products $9 189%
Watkins Uiberall $9 189%
Lucent Health $10 210%
Mpcn $11 231%
Littler $14 294%
Ppo Plus $17 357%
Christian Health Aid $21 441%
Usa Mco $22 462%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals