CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $46
Cash Discount Price: $50
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 6.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$46

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: $50 (746%)

Insurance Median: $46 (687%)

Cash: $50 (746% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $46 (687% 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 687% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 587%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$7 - $141	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7	104%
Cigna	$7 - $145	104%
Cooper Green	$7	104%
Humana	$7 - $171	104%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$7	104%
Triwest	$7	104%
United Mine Workers	$7	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$7	104%
Viva	$8 - $100	119%
Ambetter / Centene	$9	134%
Phcs	$29 - $141	433%
Beech Street	$30 - $141	448%
One Health Plan	$31 - $131	463%
Geha	$34 - $141	507%
Healthchoice	$34 - $141	507%
Alamed	$38 - $157	567%
Construction Claims Management	$39 - $163	582%
Multiplan	$39 - $165	582%
Corvel	$40 - $181	597%
Novanet	$40 - $168	597%
Department Of Labor	$42 - $175	627%
Heritage Summit Health	$42 - $175	627%
Pnoa	$43 - $181	642%
Three Rivers	$43 - $181	642%

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 $50.
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 Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System 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.