CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $10
Cash Discount Price: $20
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11234 Anderson Street Suite A, Loma Linda, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20

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: $20 (299%)

Insurance Median: $10 (149%)

Cash: $20 (299% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 Health	$1 - $30	15%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$2 - $36	30%
Blue Shield Of California	$3 - $27	45%
Epic Health Plan	$3 - $61	45%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$3 - $101	45%
Global Benefits Group	$4 - $91	60%
Temecula Valley Physicians Medical Group	$4 - $24	60%
Trivalley Medical Group	$4 - $24	60%
Aetna	$5 - $26	75%
Cigna	$5 - $29	75%
Networks By Design	$5 - $99	75%
UnitedHealthcare	$5	75%
Galaxy Health	$6 - $129	90%
Multiplan	$6 - $122	90%
Prime Health Services	$6 - $129	90%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$7 - $10	104%
Dignity Health	$7 - $10	104%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$7 - $10	104%
Upland Medical Group	$7	104%
Vantage Medical Group	$7 - $10	104%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$8 - $9	119%
Heritage Provider Network	$11	164%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$66	985%

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 $20.
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 Loma Linda University Children's 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.