CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $212
  • Cash Discount Price: $259
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 44.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $212. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $259. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 44.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$259

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$212

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: $259 (5441%)
Insurance Median: $212 (4454%)
Cash: $259 (5441% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $212 (4454% 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 4454% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4354%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans $47 - $188 987%
Kenai Peninsula School $47 - $188 987%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans $47 - $188 987%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $60 - $238 1261%
Moda Non-Cph $70 - $276 1471%
Aetna $71 - $283 1492%
Cigna $71 - $282 1492%
UnitedHealthcare $71 - $283 1492%
Rehn - All Plans $73 - $292 1534%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans $77 - $308 1618%
Geha - All Plans $77 - $305 1618%
Multiplan Comp $77 - $308 1618%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans $77 - $305 1618%
Vnpn - All Plans $77 - $305 1618%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK 99669
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals