CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Memorial Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 715 South Taft Avenue, Fremont, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $21 (441%)
Insurance Median: $7 (147%)
Cash: $21 (441% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (147% 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
Meridian Health Plan Of Mi $3 - $70 63%
Aetna $4 - $86 84%
Summacare $4 - $48 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $42 105%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $5 - $52 105%
Caresource $5 - $13 105%
Cigna $5 - $22 105%
Frontpath $5 - $20 105%
Health Alliance Plan $5 - $21 105%
Humana $5 - $70 105%
Molina Healthcare Of Ohio $5 - $108 105%
Paramount Healthcare Inc $5 - $18 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $25 105%
Amerihealth $6 - $14 126%
Health Ohio Network $6 - $22 126%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $6 - $21 126%
Multiplan $6 - $44 126%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 715 South Taft Avenue, Fremont, OH 43420
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals