CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $17
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Dch Regional Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 2.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $17 (254%)
Insurance Median: $19 (284%)
Cash: $17 (254% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (284% 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 284% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 184%). 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
Choicecare $4 - $63 60%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health $5 - $79 75%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 75%
Aetna $6 - $87 90%
Cigna $6 - $87 90%
Healthnet $6 - $87 90%
Humana $6 - $95 90%
Viva $6 - $95 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Simpra $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $158 104%
Workers Comp $8 - $135 119%
Healthspring $10 - $158 149%
Seven Corners $11 164%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals