CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Harlan County Health System

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $47
  • Cash Discount Price: $42
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Harlan County Health System is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 9.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 717 Brown St, Alma, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$47

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: $42 (882%)
Insurance Median: $47 (987%)
Cash: $42 (882% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $47 (987% 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 987% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 887%). 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
Medica Mcr Adv $28 588%
Medica Prime Solution $28 588%
Humana $35 735%
Tricare $35 735%
Aetna $36 756%
Great Plains Mcr Adv-All Plans $37 777%
Medica Chi Aco - All Other Plans $47 987%
Medica Chi Health $47 987%
Medica Choice $47 987%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $49 - $50 1029%
Ohara Llc Wc- All Plans $49 1029%
Medica Ifb Aco $50 1050%
Medica Ifb Open Access $50 1050%
UnitedHealthcare $50 1050%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans $51 1071%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 717 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals