CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: UCLA West Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$6
about 1.2× the $5 Medicare rate · typically $5–$17
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$5
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $1 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $5 Fair price $6 This hospital $5

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How this hospital compares to other CA hospitals

Highest price of the 9 CA hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $3 Priciest $5

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 CA hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Blood test, potassium is about $6 (about 1.2× the $5 Medicare rate). UCLA West Valley Medical Center charges insurers about $5 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in West Hills, CA.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Cigna UnitedHealthcareHumanaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $5 105%
Aetnamajor $5 105%
Cignamajor $7 147%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $5 - $11
Government programs also on file: Medicare, Medicaid, Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7300 Medical Center Dr, West Hills, CA 91307
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals