CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Desert Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Desert Valley Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16850 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

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: $6 (90%)
Insurance Median: $7 (104%)
Cash: $6 (90% 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 $7 - $18 104%
Alignment $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $43 104%
Blue Shield Of Ca $7 - $14 104%
Blue Shield Of Promise $7 104%
Brand New Day $7 - $10 104%
Choice Physicians Network $7 104%
Elite Health Plan $7 104%
Epic Health Plan $7 104%
Health Net Of Ca $7 - $10 104%
Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group $7 - $9 104%
High Desert Pace $7 104%
High Desert Primary Care $7 104%
Imperial Health Plan Of Ca $7 104%
Inland Empire Foundation For Medical Care $7 104%
Inland Empire Health Plan $7 - $10 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Molina $7 104%
Renal Payor Solutions $7 104%
The Geo Group Inc $7 104%
Traditional Medi-Cal $7 104%
Tricare $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $11 104%
Vantage Care $7 104%
Prime Health Services Inc $8 119%
Wellpath $8 119%
Employer Direct Healthcare $9 134%
Naphcare $9 134%
Workers Compensation $9 134%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 16850 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville, CA 92395
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals