CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $62
  • Cash Discount Price: $59
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Tift Regional Medical Center is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 9.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$62

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: $59 (881%)
Insurance Median: $62 (925%)
Cash: $59 (881% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $62 (925% 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 925% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 825%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $181 45%
Humana $3 - $90 45%
Self Pay 50 $3 - $90 45%
Peach State Health Plan $5 75%
Va Contract $5 75%
Aetna $6 - $156 90%
Cigna $6 - $165 90%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $6 - $163 90%
Self Pay $6 - $163 90%
Tricare $6 90%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $153 90%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $7 - $10 104%
Clover Health $7 104%
Health One Alliance $7 - $10 104%
Hospice $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $7 - $181 104%
Pruitt Health Premier $7 104%
Wellcare $7 - $10 104%
Zelis Network Solutions $7 - $13 104%
Amerigroup $9 134%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 134%
Caresource $10 149%
Peachstate $10 149%
Ga Workers Comp $12 179%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals