CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Pelham Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $56
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Pelham Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Westmoreland Road, Greer, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$56

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: $56 (1176%)
Insurance Median: $9 (189%)
Cash: $56 (1176% 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
Absolute Total Care $5 105%
Aetna $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $24 105%
Cigna $5 - $9 105%
Devoted Health Plan $5 105%
Humana $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $6 126%
Molina Healthcare $9 189%
Select Health $10 210%
Employer Health Network $13 273%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Westmoreland Road, Greer, SC 29651
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals