CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: University of California Davis Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at University of California Davis Medical Center is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $13 (194%)
Insurance Median: $10 (149%)
Cash: $13 (194% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (149% 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
Adventist $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $10 104%
Blue Shield Senior $7 104%
Dignity/Chw $7 104%
Generic $7 104%
Healthnet $7 - $20 104%
Healthnet Senior $7 104%
San Joaquin Health Plan Gmc $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $36 104%
Carpenters H&W $10 149%
Cement Masons Trust Fund $10 149%
Delta $10 149%
Healthcomp $10 149%
Ironworkers $10 149%
Joint Benefit Trust $10 149%
Laborers Health And Welfare $10 149%
Operating Engrs Health Welfare $10 149%
Sierra Pacific Industries $10 149%
Western Growers $10 149%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals