CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Coalinga Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $66
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Coalinga Regional Medical Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 4.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1191 Phelps Avenue, Coalinga, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $66 (1387%)
Insurance Median: $22 (462%)
Cash: $66 (1387% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (462% 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 462% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 362%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $22 105%
Healthnet Mcal $5 105%
Medi-Cal $5 105%
Healthnet Hmo/Ppo - All Other Plans $7 147%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $22 462%
Department Of State Hosp - All Plans $28 588%
Healthnet Prison $28 588%
Cigna $76 1597%
Aetna $93 1954%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1191 Phelps Avenue, Coalinga, CA 93210
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals