CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $79
  • Cash Discount Price: $49
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 11.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$79

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: $49 (731%)
Insurance Median: $79 (1179%)
Cash: $49 (731% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $79 (1179% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1179% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1079%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Kaiser $7 - $85 104%
Tricare $7 104%
Triwest $7 104%
Presbyterian Health Plan $15 224%
Aetna $26 - $78 388%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $61 910%
Hmo Health Plans $62 925%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $78 1164%
Galaxy Health Network $78 1164%
Multiplan $78 - $80 1164%
UnitedHealthcare $78 - $82 1164%
Humana $80 1194%
Pinnacol Assurance $83 1239%
Colorado Access $84 1254%
Cigna $85 1269%
Foundation Health Corp $85 1269%
Rocky Mountain $85 1269%
Uc Health Plan $85 1269%
Uchpa Phs $85 1269%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals