CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $63
Cash Discount Price: $132
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Valley Presbyterian Hospital is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $132. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 9.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$132

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$63

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: $132 (1970%)

Insurance Median: $63 (940%)

Cash: $132 (1970% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $63 (940% 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 940% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 840%). 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 - $26	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $21	104%
Blue Shield Senior	$7	104%
Health Net Senior	$7	104%
La Care Covered California	$7	104%
Medicare (plans)	$7	104%
Ambetter / Centene	$9	134%
Heritage Provider Network (Regal & Lakeside)	$10	149%
Health Net	$13	194%
Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal	$21 - $40	313%
Cigna	$22	328%
UnitedHealthcare	$25 - $123	373%
La Care Medi-Cal	$50 - $95	746%
Phcs	$50 - $95	746%
Coventry Health Care (Ccn)	$58 - $111	866%
Blue Shield Ifp	$59 - $112	881%
Beech Street	$62 - $118	925%
Blue Shield	$67 - $127	1000%
Multiplan	$75 - $142	1119%

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 $132.
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 Valley Presbyterian Hospital 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.