CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $78
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 West 8Th Avenue, Spokane, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $78 (1639%)
Insurance Median: $9 (189%)
Cash: $78 (1639% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (189% 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
Aetna $5 - $28 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $9 105%
Blue Shield $5 105%
Community Health Plan $5 105%
Kaiser $5 - $12 105%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $16 105%
Molina $8 168%
Coordinated Care $9 189%
Cigna $10 210%
Providence Health Plan $12 252%
First Choice $17 357%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 West 8Th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99220
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals