CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $52
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Pullman Regional Hospital is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 10.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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: $52 (1092%)
Insurance Median: $50 (1050%)
Cash: $52 (1092% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (1050% 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 1050% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 950%). 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
Premera First - All Plans $3 63%
Community Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans $21 441%
Humana $21 441%
Kaiser Mcare Advan $21 441%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans $21 441%
Triwest - All Plans $21 441%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $58 462%
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $22 462%
Medicaid / KanCare $22 462%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans $22 462%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans $22 462%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans $22 462%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $23 483%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans $25 525%
Single Case Agree - All Plans $45 945%
First Choice Admin $50 1050%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans $52 1092%
Multiplan - All Plans $52 1092%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans $55 1155%
Cigna $55 1155%
First Choice - All Other Plans $55 1155%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans $55 1155%
Northwest One - All Plans $55 1155%
UnitedHealthcare $55 1155%
Aetna $58 1218%
Great West Hlth-All Plans $58 1218%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $58 1218%
Spokane Phco - All Plans $58 1218%
Kaiser - All Other Plans $59 1239%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $60 1261%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals