CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $18 (378%)
Insurance Median: $12 (252%)
Cash: $18 (378% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). 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 - $7 105%
Geisinger Health Plan $5 - $15 105%
Humana $5 105%
Life Geisinger $5 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Prison Health Services $5 105%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 126%
Amerihealth $7 147%
Geisinger Family Plan $7 147%
Upmc For You $7 147%
Health Partners $8 168%
Upmc Chip $8 168%
Cigna $13 273%
Aetna $14 - $19 294%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $14 294%
UnitedHealthcare $15 315%
Ambetter / Centene $16 336%
Wyoming Seminary $20 420%
Intergroup Services $25 525%
Multiplan $25 525%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals