CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: West Tennessee Healthcare Camden Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84132
Insurance Median: $9
Cash Discount Price: $12
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at West Tennessee Healthcare Camden Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 175 Hospital Drive, Camden, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12

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: $12 (252%)

Insurance Median: $9 (189%)

Cash: $12 (252% 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.

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
UnitedHealthcare	$3	63%
River Valley Plan	$4	84%
Oscar	$5	105%
Celtic Insurance Company	$7	147%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $11	189%
Cigna	$9	189%
Veterans Affairs	$9	189%
Aetna	$27 - $28	567%

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 $12.
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 West Tennessee Healthcare Camden 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.