CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $129
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $129 (1925%)
Insurance Median: $8 (119%)
Cash: $129 (1925% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (119% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $9 75%
Aetna $6 - $119 90%
Humana $6 - $7 90%
Absolute Total Care $7 - $39 104%
Caresource $7 104%
Clover $7 104%
Devoted Health $7 104%
Eon Health $7 104%
Friday Health $7 104%
Georgia Assurance $7 104%
Healthspring $7 104%
Shared Health $7 104%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $7 104%
United $7 - $97 104%
United Behavioral Health $7 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Health One Alliance $8 119%
Nhc Advantage $8 - $41 119%
Peach State $8 - $43 119%
Blue Choice $9 134%
Memorial Health Plan $9 - $97 134%
Ambetter / Centene $10 149%
Amerigroup $10 - $53 149%
Seven Corners $11 164%
Centurion $12 - $60 179%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $17 - $86 254%
Cigna $34 - $173 507%
Novanet $38 - $194 567%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals