Blood test, potassium
Facility: Greeley County Health Services
Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 84132
- Insurance Median: $4
- Cash Discount Price: $25
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.84x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
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 | $4 | 84% |
| Aetna | $4 | 84% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this blood potassium test at Greeley County Health Services, the cash price of $25.00 is significantly lower than the facility's gross charge of $35.00 and the Medicare benchmark of $4.76. While the cash rate is higher than the Medicare amount, it is notably lower than the median negotiated rate of $4.00 reported for this service, suggesting that paying out-of-pocket directly may result in a lower total cost for patients with high-deductible plans. Because commercial insurance contracts often include administrative overheads that inflate allowed amounts, the cash price here represents a more direct, transparent cost without the markup associated with insurance billing cycles.
Patients should verify their specific plan details before scheduling, as the facility's negotiated rates for Medicaid/KanCare and Aetna are set at $4.00, which differs from the cash price. If you have a high-deductible plan, it is advisable to ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before check-in, as these upfront incentives can further reduce the final bill by bypassing claims processing fees. Additionally, if you receive a bill from an out-of-network provider or encounter unexpected charges, you have the right to request an itemized audit to identify errors or double-billing, and you may be protected from balance billing for emergency services under the No Surprises Act.