This test measures the amount of potassium in the blood, a mineral that is essential for normal heart rhythm, muscle function, and nerve signaling. Levels that are too high or too low can be dangerous and often need prompt attention. It is one of the most commonly ordered blood chemistry tests, frequently checked as part of routine bloodwork or when monitoring certain medications and health conditions.
Rates data updated July 2026.
How much does Potassium Level, Blood cost?
$8.51
Typical negotiated rate. In Hawaii, July 2026.
Insurers have agreed to pay about $8.51 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $5.25 to $38.90.
These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.
How much rates vary
Facilitymedian $5 · 10th to 90th $4 to $68Professionalmedian $10 · 10th to 90th $5 to $1,349
Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.
Rates by insurance carrier
Insurance Carrier
Facility/Professional
Modifier
Typical LowTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
MedianTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
Typical HighTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$67.61
Facility
Global
$3.89
$4.68
$67.61
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.07
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$1,479.11
Professional
Global
$4.07
$5.75
$1,479.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.72
Median
$3.72
Typical High
$3.72
Professional
Global
$3.72
$3.72
$3.72
HMSA
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$11.22
Professional
Global
$7.94
$10.23
$11.22
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$9.33
Professional
Global
$4.79
$5.75
$9.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.00
Median
$6.46
Typical High
$8.91
Professional
Global
$2.00
$6.46
$8.91
University Health Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$11.75
Professional
Global
$6.92
$8.51
$11.75
Where Hawaii sits
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