CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $45
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Lompoc Valley Medical Center is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 6.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 E Ocean Avenue, Lompoc, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$45

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: $45 (672%)
Insurance Median: $46 (687%)
Cash: $45 (672% 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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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 - $79 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $33 104%
Blue_Shield $7 104%
Coventry $7 - $79 104%
Health_Net $7 104%
Humana $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Sansum $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $77 104%
Work_Comp $8 119%
Blue_Shield_National $11 164%
Magellan $42 - $66 627%
Cigna $59 - $92 881%
Medi_Cal $70 - $110 1045%
Tricare $70 - $110 1045%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 E Ocean Avenue, Lompoc, CA 93436
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals