CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $71
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $71 (1060%)
Insurance Median: $7 (104%)
Cash: $71 (1060% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (104% 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
Cigna $3 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $8 60%
Caterpillar $4 60%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $4 60%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $4 60%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $4 60%
United $4 - $5 60%
Aetna $5 - $9 75%
Coventry $5 - $7 75%
Clear Springs Health $7 104%
Health Alliance $7 104%
Longevity Health Plan $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Meridian $7 - $8 104%
Molina $7 - $8 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Zing Health $7 104%
County Care Health Plan $8 119%
Youthcare Healthchoice $8 119%
Equian $29 433%
Multiplan $29 433%
Zelis $29 433%
Integrated Health Plan $32 478%
Healthlink $76 1134%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals