CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Jeff Davis Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $14
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Jeff Davis Hospital is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 4.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 163 South Tallahassee Street, Hazlehurst, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $14 (209%)

Insurance Median: $31 (463%)

Cash: $14 (209% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (463% 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 463% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 363%). 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

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Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $20	104%
Care_Improvement_Plus	$7	104%
Humana	$7 - $35	104%
Medicare (plans)	$7	104%
Medicaid / KanCare	$8 - $9	119%
Peach_State	$8	119%
Wellcare	$8	119%
Coventry_Hmo	$29	433%
Coventry_Pos	$29	433%
Uhc_Hmo	$31	463%
Uhc_Indemnity	$31	463%
Uhc_Ppo	$31	463%
Coventry_Ppo	$32	478%
Beech_Street	$33	493%
Care_Source	$33	493%
Cigna	$33	493%
One_Health_Ppo	$33	493%
Choicecare	$35	522%
Community_Care_Network	$35	522%
Georgia_Hospital_Network	$35	522%
Industry_Buying_Group	$35	522%
Novanet	$35	522%
Principal_Health_Care_Of_Georgia	$35	522%
Three_Rivers_Provider_Network	$35	522%
Usa_Managed_Care	$35	522%
Memorial_Health_Partners	$37	552%
Tricare	$38	567%
Multiplan	$39	582%

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 $14.
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 Jeff Davis 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.