CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: El Centro Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at El Centro Regional Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $5 (75%)
Insurance Median: $7 (104%)
Cash: $5 (75% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (104% 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.

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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 $1 - $77 15%
Cigna $2 - $132 30%
Mulitplan Primary - All Other Plans $2 - $120 30%
Multiplan Comp $2 - $141 30%
Pacificare-All Plans $2 - $109 30%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $88 30%
Ahccs/Medi-Cal Misc - All Plans $3 - $176 45%
Ambetter / Centene $3 - $181 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $176 45%
Brand New Day Mcal $3 - $176 45%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans $3 - $158 45%
Humana $3 - $164 45%
Medi-Cal $3 - $176 45%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $3 - $176 45%
Molina Mcal $3 - $194 45%
Trident - All Plans $3 - $150 45%
Brand New Day Comm - All Other Plans $7 104%
Brand New Day Mcr $7 104%
Easy Choice Mcr Adv-All Plans $7 104%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $7 104%
Molina Mcr Adv $7 104%
Scp Managed Care - All Plans $7 104%
Tricare $7 104%
Healthnet Hmo $8 119%
Cdcr Correctional-All Plans $9 134%
Blue Shield-All Plans $42 627%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals