CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: S E Lackey Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84132
Insurance Median: $30
Cash Discount Price: $16
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at S E Lackey Memorial Hospital is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 6.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 330 N Broad Street, Forest, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$30

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: $16 (336%)

Insurance Median: $30 (630%)

Cash: $16 (336% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $30 (630% 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 630% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 530%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Magnolia Mcaid	$4	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $54	84%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$5 - $30	105%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$5 - $30	105%
Corvel - All Plans	$10 - $65	210%
Magnolia Comm/Exch - All Other Plans	$30	630%
Magnolia Mcr Adv	$30	630%
Cigna	$47 - $50	987%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$54 - $100	1134%
First/Health Choice - All Plans	$58	1218%
Health Partners - All Plans	$60	1261%
Multiplan - All Plans	$65	1366%

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 $16.
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 S E Lackey Memorial Hospital 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.