CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84132
Insurance Median: $51
Cash Discount Price: $179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Alaska Regional Hospital is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 10.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$51

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: $179 (3761%)

Insurance Median: $51 (1071%)

Cash: $179 (3761% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $51 (1071% 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 1071% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 971%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$5	105%
United	$5 - $222	105%
Veteran'S Administration	$5	105%
Veterans Evaluation Services	$6	126%
Union Coalition	$19 - $87	399%
Union Coalition Cement Masons	$19 - $90	399%
Moda Health	$20 - $138	420%
Aetna	$21 - $47	441%
Premerafirst	$31 - $146	651%
Geha Ppo Usa	$33 - $258	693%
Cigna	$34 - $159	714%
Multiplan	$38 - $273	798%
Coventry Healthcare	$40 - $185	840%
First Health	$44 - $206	924%
Bering Strait School District	$48 - $221	1008%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust	$48 - $221	1008%
Risk & Benefit Management	$48 - $221	1008%
Banner Health	$51 - $235	1071%
Matanuska Telephone	$51 - $235	1071%

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 $179.
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 Alaska Regional 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.