CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $36
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 515 College Street, Cedar Falls, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36

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: $36 (537%)
Insurance Median: $13 (194%)
Cash: $36 (537% 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 - $18 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 104%
Geha $7 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $56 104%
Amish Hospital Aid $9 134%
Oscar $10 149%
Ambetter / Centene $11 164%
Centivo $11 164%
Claimdoc $13 194%
Health Choices $13 194%
Medical Associates $13 194%
Nova $13 194%
Allied Benefit Systems $18 269%
Asr Health Benefits $18 269%
Coventry $18 269%
First Health $18 269%
Health Partners $18 269%
Lucent Health $18 269%
Luminare Health $18 269%
Medical Mutual $18 269%
Meritain $18 269%
Webtpa $18 269%
Auxiant $40 597%
Cigna $40 597%
Medica $40 597%
Midlands $40 597%
Midlands Choice $40 597%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $56 836%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 515 College Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals