CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $33
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 6.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$33

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: $16 (336%)
Insurance Median: $33 (693%)
Cash: $16 (336% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $33 (693% 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 693% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 593%). 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
Clear Spring Health $5 105%
Devoted Health Services $5 105%
Humana $5 105%
Longevity $5 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $78 105%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $7 - $40 147%
Aetna $9 - $76 189%
Banner Health $11 - $25 231%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $62 231%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $11 - $25 231%
Medica $11 - $68 231%
Medicare (plans) $11 - $25 231%
Assist Health Group $13 - $30 273%
Denver Health Medical Plan $21 - $50 441%
Apostrophe, Inc. $31 - $74 651%
First Choice Health Network $31 - $74 651%
First Choice Of The Midwest $32 - $78 672%
Hue Health, Inc $32 - $78 672%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $32 - $78 672%
Multiplan $33 - $80 693%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO 80751
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals