CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Clarion Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Clarion Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $26 (546%)
Insurance Median: $9 (189%)
Cash: $26 (546% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (189% 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
Upmc $3 - $23 63%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $4 - $16 84%
Tricare $4 84%
Aetna $5 - $41 105%
American Health Plan $5 105%
Amerihealth $5 - $7 105%
Cigna $5 - $23 105%
Devoted Health Plan $5 - $18 105%
Gateway $5 - $17 105%
Geisinger $5 105%
Highmark $5 - $16 105%
Highmark Community Blue $5 105%
Jefferson Health Plan $5 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Pa Health & Wellness $5 105%
The Health Plan $5 - $11 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 105%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 126%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $11 - $16 231%
Peak Health $11 - $32 231%
Devon $34 714%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA 16214
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals