CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $123
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $123. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 16.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$123

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$6.7

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.7 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $123 (1836%)

Insurance Median: $110 (1642%)

Cash: $123 (1836% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (1642% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.7 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 1642% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1542%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans	$17 - $115	254%
Kenai Peninsula School	$17 - $115	254%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans	$17 - $115	254%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $145	313%
Aetna	$25 - $172	373%
Cigna	$25 - $172	373%
Moda Non-Cph	$25 - $168	373%
UnitedHealthcare	$25 - $172	373%
Rehn - All Plans	$26 - $178	388%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans	$27 - $187	403%
Geha - All Plans	$27 - $185	403%
Multiplan Comp	$27 - $187	403%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans	$27 - $185	403%
Vnpn - All Plans	$27 - $185	403%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $123.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83735.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Central Peninsula General Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83735.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.