CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Longmont United Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $39
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Longmont United Hospital is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1950 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $39 (582%)
Insurance Median: $11 (164%)
Cash: $39 (582% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (164% 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 - $87 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $85 104%
Cigna $7 - $9 104%
Denver Health $7 - $23 104%
Devoted Health $7 104%
Humana $7 104%
Innovage $7 104%
Kaiser $7 - $32 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
True Pace $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $10 104%
Centura Employee Plan $8 119%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $10 149%
Direct To Employer $12 - $39 179%
Multiplan $71 1060%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1950 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO 80501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals