CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 960 Avent Drive, Grenada, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $11 (231%)
Insurance Median: $8 (168%)
Cash: $11 (231% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (168% 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-Gmc $4 84%
Ms-Can-Molina-Gmc $4 84%
Ms-Can-Truecare-Gmc $4 84%
Devoted_Health-Gmc $5 105%
Humana $5 105%
Medadv_Primewell-Gmc $5 105%
Medadv_Uhc-Gmc $5 105%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp-Gmc $5 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Va_Ccn-Gmc $5 105%
Wellcare-Gmc $5 105%
United-Gmc $6 126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 168%
Advhealth-Gmc $9 189%
Molina-Chip-Gmc $9 189%
Mpcn-Gmc $9 189%
Firstchoice-Gmc $10 210%
Magnolia-Chip-Gmc $10 210%
Molina_Exchange-Gmc $10 210%
Truecare-Chip-Gmc $10 210%
Ambetter / Centene $12 252%
Primewell-Gmc $13 273%
Bhsg-Gmc $19 399%
Aetna $24 504%
Cigna $24 504%
Healthlink-Gmc $25 525%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 960 Avent Drive, Grenada, MS 38901
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals