CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Shands Jacksonville

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Shands Jacksonville is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 6.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

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: $41 (612%)
Insurance Median: $41 (612%)
Cash: $41 (612% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $41 (612% 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 612% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 512%). 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
Aetna $3 - $63 45%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $3 45%
Carelon Health $3 45%
Community Care Plan $3 45%
Florida Community Care $3 45%
Humana $3 - $65 45%
Molina $3 - $9 45%
Simply Healthcare $3 45%
Ameri-Plus Preferred Care $7 104%
Avmed $7 - $43 104%
Beacon Health Strategies $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $46 104%
Capital Health Plan $7 - $38 104%
Careplus Health Plan $7 104%
Devoted Health Plan $7 104%
Florida Health Care Plan $7 - $12 104%
Positive Healthcare Partners $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $32 104%
Florida Complete Care $8 119%
Wellcare Of Florida $8 119%
Ambetter / Centene $11 164%
Wellpath $11 164%
Volusia Health Network $31 - $32 463%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $32 - $34 478%
North Florida Evaluation & Treatment Center $35 - $36 522%
Centivo $40 - $42 597%
Disney Cruise Line $44 - $46 657%
Cigna $46 - $47 687%
Health First Health Plan $48 - $53 716%
Mental Health Associates $48 - $50 716%
Prime Health Services $52 - $57 776%
Florida Health Alliance $53 - $55 791%
Archbold Medical Center $55 - $57 821%
Genex $55 - $57 821%
Rockport Provider $55 - $57 821%
Corvel Corp $63 - $65 940%
First Health $63 - $65 940%
Florida Hospital Healthcare System $63 - $65 940%
Medsave Usa Tpa $63 - $65 940%
Fringe Benefits Coordinators $66 - $72 985%
Multiplan $66 - $69 985%
Novanet $66 - $69 985%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals