CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Blount Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84132
Insurance Median: $7
Cash Discount Price: $14
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Blount Memorial Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 907 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $14 (294%)

Insurance Median: $7 (147%)

Cash: $14 (294% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$2 - $6	42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3 - $5	63%
Golden Rule Insurance Company [2991]	$3	63%
Oxford Health Plans [2992]	$3	63%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $6	63%
Cigna	$4 - $6	84%
Mvp Health Care [3037]	$4	84%
Tricare	$4	84%
Humana	$5	105%
Medicare (plans)	$5	105%
Ambetter / Centene	$7	147%
Consociate Health Contracted [4835]	$10	210%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace - Midlands [5400]	$10	210%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace-Upstate [5200]	$10	210%
Fairos/Occunet Contracted [4837]	$11	231%
Promise Health Plan Contracted [2401]	$16 - $27	336%
Orangeburg Senior Helping Center Pace [5401]	$18	378%
Bob Jones Univ-Pai [821]	$27	567%
Preferred Administrators Contracted [2839]	$32	672%
Medcost [2940]	$33 - $37	693%
Atlantic Packaging Contracted [4833]	$34	714%
Aps Healthcare System [2981]	$36	756%
Aetna	$40	840%
Meritain Health Contracted [2200]	$40	840%
Multiplan/Phcs Contracted [2950]	$40	840%
Nippon [2300]	$40	840%
Vsp Vision Care [2986]	$40	840%
First Health Contracted [2952]	$42	882%
Furman Int/Allen University Student [2951]	$42	882%
Quiktrip-First Health [3067]	$42	882%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $14.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84132.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Blount Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84132.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.