CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at College Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

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: $26 (546%)
Insurance Median: $5 (105%)
Cash: $26 (546% 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
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $3 - $5 63%
Altamed $3 - $5 63%
Benevolence Healthcare $3 - $5 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $2,969 63%
Blue Shield $3 - $24 63%
Brand New Day $3 - $5 63%
Care First $3 - $5 63%
Davita Healthplan $3 - $32 63%
Health Net $3 - $41 63%
Healthcare Partners $3 - $32 63%
Heritage Provider Network $3 - $7 63%
Kaiser $3 - $38 63%
La Care $3 - $5 63%
Molina Healthcare $3 - $5 63%
Synermed $3 - $7 63%
Value Options $3 - $32 63%
Cigna $4 84%
Imperial Health Plan $4 84%
Aetna $5 - $7 105%
Caremore $5 105%
Central Health Plan $5 105%
Easy Choice $5 105%
Prospect $5 105%
Multiplan $6 - $54 126%
Three Rivers Provider Network $6 126%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals