CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $208
  • Cash Discount Price: $810
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 31.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $208. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $810. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 31.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$810

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$208

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: $810 (12090%)
Insurance Median: $208 (3104%)
Cash: $810 (12090% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $208 (3104% 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 3104% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3004%). 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
Cigna $4 - $665 60%
Aetna $7 - $549 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $769 104%
Bright Health $7 - $312 104%
Delaware Life Insurance $7 104%
Devoted Health $7 104%
Humana $7 104%
Kaiser $7 - $369 104%
Mutual Of Omaha $7 104%
Rocky Mountain Health $7 104%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $7 104%
Total Longterm Care $7 104%
Triwest Health Alliance $7 104%
United $7 - $468 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Vail Health $88 - $158 1313%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $244 - $437 3642%
Western Plains Community Health $377 - $676 5627%
Multiplan $406 - $935 6060%
Northcare $406 - $728 6060%
Physician Health Partners $406 - $728 6060%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $435 - $780 6493%
Medical Development International $464 - $832 6925%
Prime Health $522 - $935 7791%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals