CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Cass County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $28
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Cass County Memorial Hospital is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 4.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 East Tenth Street, Atlantic, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$28

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: $46 (687%)

Insurance Median: $28 (418%)

Cash: $46 (687% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $28 (418% 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 418% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 318%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $28	104%
Midlands Choice Medica Mcr	$13	194%
Triwest - All Plans	$27	403%
Aetna	$28 - $63	418%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$28	418%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid	$28	418%
Iowa Total Care Mcr	$28	418%
Medica Mcr Adv	$28	418%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$28	418%
Tricare	$28	418%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$28	418%
Wellmark Mcr Adv	$28	418%
American Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$29	433%
Medicaid / KanCare	$29	433%
Iowa Total Care Comm - All Other Plans	$30	448%
Wellmark Hmo	$32	478%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$35	522%
Midlands Choice New Bus	$43	642%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$58	866%
Midlands Choice Pho (Ppo) - All Other Plans	$59	881%
Multiplan - All Plans	$63	940%

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 $46.
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 Cass County Memorial 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.