CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Shasta Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $4
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Shasta Regional Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Butte St, Redding, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4

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: $4 (84%)
Insurance Median: $6 (126%)
Cash: $4 (84% 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
Traditional Medi-Cal $4 84%
Vibra Hospital $4 - $7 84%
Astiva Health Inc $5 105%
Blue Shield Of Va $5 105%
Ca Dept Of Veterans Affairs (Calvet) $5 105%
Health Net Of Ca $5 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Prison $5 105%
Renal Payer Solutions $5 105%
Tricare $5 105%
Aetna $6 126%
Bethel Church Of Redding $6 - $12 126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $23 126%
Country Medical Services Program $6 126%
Employer Direct Healthcare $6 - $7 126%
Health Net Federal Services $6 126%
Partnership Health Plan $6 - $16 126%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $8 126%
Worker Comp $6 126%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 Butte St, Redding, CA 96001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals