CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: McAlester Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $70
  • Cash Discount Price: $32
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at McAlester Regional Health Center is $70. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 14.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$70

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: $32 (672%)
Insurance Median: $70 (1471%)
Cash: $32 (672% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $70 (1471% 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 1471% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1371%). 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
Aetna $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 105%
Choctaw Nation $5 105%
Global Health $5 - $9 105%
Coventry $65 - $72 1366%
Okla Health Network $69 1450%
Osma Health $71 1492%
Preferred Choice Community $71 1492%
Phcs $73 1534%
Beech Street $75 1576%
Cigna $75 1576%
Geha $76 1597%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK 74501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals