CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: University of Miami Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $76
Cash Discount Price: $48
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at University of Miami Hospital and Clinics is $76. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 11.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1475 Nw 12Th Ave Suite 2175, Miami, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$76

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: $48 (716%)

Insurance Median: $76 (1134%)

Cash: $48 (716% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $76 (1134% 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 1134% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1034%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Careplus	$5 - $50	75%
Molina Healthcare Of Fl	$5 - $55	75%
Sunshine Health	$5 - $50	75%
Amerihealth Caritas Fl	$6 - $57	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $370	90%
Aetna	$7 - $111	104%
Cigna	$7 - $88	104%
Solis Health	$7	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $29	104%
Humana	$8	119%
Avmed	$11 - $131	164%
Curative	$11 - $107	164%
Employers Health Network	$12 - $121	179%
Simply Healthcare	$12 - $121	179%
First Health	$13 - $131	194%
Health First New York Health Insurance	$13 - $131	194%
Broward Health	$14 - $141	209%
Beech Street	$16 - $162	239%
Dimension Health	$16 - $162	239%
Multiplan	$16 - $162	239%
Oscar Health Of Fl	$46 - $57	687%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $48.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83735.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Miami Hospital and Clinics is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83735.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.