CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $62 (925%)
Insurance Median: $12 (179%)
Cash: $62 (925% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (179% 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
Blue Shield Epn $2 - $69 30%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $3 - $95 45%
Tricare $3 - $90 45%
Great West Hmo/Pos/Epo/Oa $4 - $119 60%
Great West Ppo - All Other Plans $4 - $128 60%
Healthnet - All Plans $4 - $119 60%
Multiplan - All Plans $4 - $128 60%
Ahcc - All Plans $5 - $165 75%
Beech Street - All Plans $5 - $165 75%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans $5 - $141 75%
Cigna $5 - $143 75%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $148 75%
Medi-Cal $6 - $8 90%
Partnership Hp Mcal-All Plans $6 - $23 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $55 - $61 821%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals