CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Southwest General Health Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Southwest General Health Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 5.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $34 (714%)
Insurance Median: $24 (504%)
Cash: $34 (714% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (504% 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 504% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 404%). 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
Medical Mutual $2 42%
Medical Mutual-Ohio $2 42%
Buckeye $6 - $57 126%
Molina $6 - $57 126%
Cigna $11 231%
Healthsmart $14 - $15 294%
Health Design Plus $16 - $17 336%
Humana $17 - $57 357%
Clarity Health $18 - $19 378%
Healthspan $18 - $19 378%
Healthsmart Preferred $20 - $21 420%
Ohio Health Choice Plus $21 - $23 441%
Aetna $24 - $25 504%
Summacare $24 - $25 504%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $57 504%
Coventry $30 - $32 630%
First Health $30 - $32 630%
Ohio Health Choice $34 - $36 714%
Private Healthare Systems $35 - $38 735%
Amerihealth Caritas $57 1197%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $57 1197%
Caresource $57 1197%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals