CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Baptist Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $3
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Baptist Hospital is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $3 (45%)
Insurance Median: $12 (179%)
Cash: $3 (45% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (179% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $1 - $7 15%
Pensacola $2 - $18 30%
Aetna $3 - $85 45%
Cha Health Plan $3 45%
Fl Community Care Ltc $3 45%
Humana $3 - $7 45%
Mh Sunshine Mcaid $3 45%
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids $3 45%
Staywell $3 45%
Sunshine Health $3 45%
Hospice Regency $5 - $35 75%
Healthspring Of Fl Al $7 104%
Hospice Covenant $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Mh Wellcare $7 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Cigna $8 - $117 119%
Hospice Emerald Coast $8 - $58 119%
Escambia $10 - $70 149%
Fl Blue $10 - $426 149%
Private Healthcare $11 - $76 164%
Uwf Athletes $11 - $76 164%
Choicecare $12 - $88 179%
First Health $12 - $81 179%
Mh Choicecare $12 - $88 179%
Multiplan $15 - $104 224%
Wc Corvel $16 - $111 239%
Bc Fl $305 4552%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL 32503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals