CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Multicare Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Multicare Valley Hospital is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12606 East Mission Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $21 (441%)
Insurance Median: $6 (126%)
Cash: $21 (441% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (126% 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
Coordinated Care $3 63%
Molina $3 - $9 63%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $6 63%
Wellpoint $3 63%
Community Health Plan Of Washington $4 - $8 84%
Aetna $5 - $6 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 105%
Pacificsource $5 - $6 105%
Premera $5 - $6 105%
Regence $5 105%
Wellcare $5 105%
Cigna $6 126%
Kaiser $6 126%
Regence/Asuris $7 147%
Ambetter / Centene $9 189%
First Choice $20 - $36 420%
First Health $37 777%
Multiplan/Phcs $37 777%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 12606 East Mission Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals