CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Antelope Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $45
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Antelope Valley Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $45 (945%)
Insurance Median: $5 (105%)
Cash: $45 (945% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (105% 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.

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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
Aids Foundation $5 105%
Align Senior Care Ca $5 105%
Alignment Healthcare $5 105%
Brand New Day $5 105%
Central Health Plan Of California $5 105%
Champion Health Plan $5 105%
Citizens Choice Healthplan $5 105%
For Your Benefit $5 105%
Health Net Of California $5 - $7 105%
Humana $5 105%
L.A. Care Health Plan $5 105%
Wellcare $5 105%
Ca State Prison $6 126%
Clever Care Health Plan $6 126%
Oscar Hp/Providence Health Network $7 147%
Blue Shield $8 168%
Aetna $11 231%
Cigna $23 483%
Blue Shield Of California $550 11555%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals