CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $394
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $394. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$394

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $394 (5881%)
Insurance Median: $13 (194%)
Cash: $394 (5881% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (194% 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
Iowa Total Care $6 90%
Aetna $7 - $100 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $61 104%
Amish Hospital Aid $9 134%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $107 134%
Centivo $10 149%
Oscar $10 149%
Ambetter / Centene $11 164%
Claimdoc $13 194%
Nova $13 194%
Geha $61 910%
Newton Correctional Facility $70 1045%
Health Choices $81 1209%
Medical Associates $81 1209%
Health Partners $94 1403%
Auxiant $98 1463%
Cigna $98 1463%
Health Alliance $98 1463%
Medica $98 1463%
Midlands $98 1463%
Midlands Choice $98 1463%
1199 National Benefit Fund $100 1493%
Allied Benefit Systems $100 1493%
Asr Health Benefits $100 1493%
Christian Brother Services $100 1493%
Coventry $100 1493%
First Health $100 1493%
Lucent Health $100 1493%
Luminare Health $100 1493%
Medical Mutual $100 1493%
Meritain $100 1493%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $100 1493%
Webtpa $100 1493%
Crime Victim Assistance $107 1597%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals