CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $11
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

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: $42 (627%)

Insurance Median: $11 (164%)

Cash: $42 (627% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Florida Community Care Oncology	$1 - $8	15%
Amerihealth Caritas	$3	45%
Community Care Plan	$3	45%
Florida Community Care	$3 - $7	45%
Molina	$3	45%
Molina Oncology	$3	45%
Simply Healthcare	$3	45%
Simply Healthcare Oncology	$3	45%
Sunshine State	$3	45%
Sunshine State Oncology	$3	45%
Amerihealth Caritas Oncology	$4	60%
Community Care Plan Oncology	$4	60%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $104	60%
Aetna	$7 - $110	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $12	104%
Simply Freedom Optimum	$7	104%
Simply Freedom Optimum Oncology	$7	104%
Wellcare	$7	104%
Wellcare Oncology	$7	104%
Oscar Oncology	$11	164%
Ambetter / Centene	$18	269%
Avmed	$24 - $101	358%
Usa Managed Care	$27 - $110	403%
First Health	$28 - $115	418%
Careworks	$68 - $106	1015%
Enlyte	$68 - $106	1015%

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 $42.
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 Sarasota Memorial Hospital 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.