CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: UCI Health - Placentia Linda

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $12
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at UCI Health - Placentia Linda is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 N Rose Dr, Placentia, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $12 (252%)
Insurance Median: $6 (126%)
Cash: $12 (252% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (126% 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
Aetna $5 105%
Blue Shield $5 105%
Health Net $5 105%
Kaiser $5 - $12 105%
Premier Health $5 105%
Ahmc $7 147%
Heritage Provider Network $7 147%
Primecare Medical Network $7 147%
Alpha Care Medical Group $8 168%
Oscar Health Plan $8 168%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1301 N Rose Dr, Placentia, CA 92870
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL