CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Banner-University Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Banner-University Medical Center South Campus is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 2.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $11 (164%)
Insurance Median: $16 (239%)
Cash: $11 (164% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (239% 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 239% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 139%). 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
Aetna $7 - $48 104%
Arizona Physicians Ipa $7 104%
Arizona Priority Care $7 104%
Banner Health $7 104%
Banner University Health Plan $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $26 104%
Care 1St $7 104%
Carelon $7 104%
Cigna $7 - $13 104%
Devoted Health Services $7 104%
Gila River Health Care Corporation $7 104%
Gold Kidney Health Plan $7 104%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc. $7 - $10 104%
Health Net $7 - $10 104%
Humana $7 104%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan $7 104%
Mercy Care $7 104%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $15 104%
University Of Arizona (Kasser Medical Treatment Center) $7 - $32 104%
Upmc Health Plan $7 104%
Wellpoint $7 104%
Naphcare $9 134%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi) $9 - $41 134%
Plotkin Health $9 - $41 134%
Oscar Health Plan $11 164%
Quiktrip Corporation $11 - $49 164%
Provider Network Of America $16 - $68 239%
Arizona Medical Network $17 - $73 254%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals