CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: $107
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 9.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 90 Hospital Drive Po Box 1116, Brevard, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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: $107 (2248%)
Insurance Median: $45 (945%)
Cash: $107 (2248% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45 (945% 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 945% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 845%). 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
Amerihealth $6 126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 - $21 420%
Apex Health $21 441%
Partners Health Management $21 441%
United $21 - $48 441%
Vaya Health $21 441%
Wellcare $21 441%
Cigna $39 - $54 819%
Amerihealth Caritas $44 924%
Caresource $47 987%
Medcost $60 - $91 1261%
Magellan $64 1345%
Magellan Behavioral Health $64 1345%
Aetna $77 1618%
Multiplan $86 1807%
Avalon Administrative Services $91 1912%
Prime Health $94 - $96 1975%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 90 Hospital Drive Po Box 1116, Brevard, NC 28712
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals