CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Athur M Blank Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $130
Cash Discount Price: $174
vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Athur M Blank Hospital is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $174. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 19.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2220 North Druid Hills Road Ne, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$174

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$130

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: $174 (2597%)

Insurance Median: $130 (1940%)

Cash: $174 (2597% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $130 (1940% 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 1940% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1840%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Caresource [61]	$9	134%
Peachstate [43]	$9	134%
Amerigroup [102]	$11	164%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$86 - $250	1284%
Cigna	$86 - $169	1284%
United [5]	$86 - $170	1284%
Aetna	$87 - $172	1299%
Ambetter / Centene	$87 - $171	1299%
Oscar [228]	$87 - $172	1299%
Caresource Marketplace Bronze/Silver/Gold [60]	$88 - $174	1313%
Kaiser [6]	$89 - $174	1328%
Sidecar Health [236]	$90 - $177	1343%
Coventry [9]	$91 - $180	1358%
Direct Employer Agreements [72]	$91 - $218	1358%
First Health [74]	$98 - $192	1463%
Northeast Georgia Heatlh System [808]	$98 - $192	1463%
Veracity Benefits [809]	$98 - $192	1463%
Phcs [93]	$110 - $218	1642%
Secure Health [340]	$110 - $218	1642%
Beech Street [71]	$117 - $230	1746%
Multiplan [92]	$127 - $251	1896%
Novanet [41]	$130 - $256	1940%

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 $174.
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 Athur M Blank 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.