CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Sharp Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $66
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Sharp Memorial Hospital is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 13.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$66

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: $75 (1576%)
Insurance Median: $66 (1387%)
Cash: $75 (1576% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $66 (1387% 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 1387% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1287%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $1 - $70 21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34 - $75 714%
Epic Americas $40 - $48 840%
Health Net $42 - $61 882%
Aetna $56 - $70 1176%
Kaiser $56 1176%
Cigna $60 1261%
Community Health Group $70 1471%
Indian Health Council $70 1471%
Managed Health Network $70 1471%
Blue Shield $75 - $98 1576%
Molina $80 1681%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals