CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: West Allis Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $33
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at West Allis Memorial Hospital is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 6.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8901 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$33

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: $31 (651%)
Insurance Median: $33 (693%)
Cash: $31 (651% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $33 (693% 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 693% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 593%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 $4 - $59 84%
Aurora Caregiver $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $60 105%
Centivo $10 210%
Common Ground $10 210%
Aetna $11 - $58 231%
Health Payment Systems $12 252%
Quartz One $12 252%
Healthpartners $13 - $52 273%
Hs Technology $13 273%
Molina Exchange $13 273%
Cigna $14 - $59 294%
Everpointe Elite $14 294%
Quartz Group $14 294%
Wisconsin Physician Service $15 - $16 315%
Trilogy $17 357%
Health Eos Plus $33 - $42 693%
Health Eos $44 - $56 924%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8901 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53227
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals