CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Northwest Health-La Porte

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $3
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Northwest Health-La Porte is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3

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: $3 (45%)
Insurance Median: $7 (104%)
Cash: $3 (45% 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
Lutheran $1 - $46 15%
Self Pay $1 - $92 15%
Alpha Baking $2 - $77 30%
Encore $2 - $154 30%
Lutheran Preferred Medpartners $2 - $71 30%
Php $2 - $71 30%
Php Freedom Network $2 - $103 30%
Aetna $3 - $141 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $11 45%
Chandler Group $3 - $154 45%
Cigna $3 - $127 45%
Community Health Alliance $3 - $149 45%
County Of Laporte $3 - $120 45%
Hfn Workers Compensation $3 - $154 45%
Ihn $3 - $137 45%
Lutheran Network $3 - $150 45%
Multiplan $3 - $154 45%
Phcs $3 - $154 45%
Prime Health Services $3 - $128 45%
Prime Health Services Auto $3 - $128 45%
Sagamore Health Network $3 - $150 45%
Tricare $3 - $6 45%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $120 45%
Humana $4 - $7 60%
Indiana Dept Of Correction $4 - $7 60%
Managed Health Services $4 - $13 60%
Medicare (plans) $4 - $7 60%
Node Champva $4 - $7 60%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $4 - $7 60%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $4 - $7 60%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $4 - $7 60%
Node Va $4 - $7 60%
Va Choice Program $4 - $7 60%
Us Department Of Labor $5 - $8 75%
Caresource $6 - $7 90%
In Wc $7 - $13 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 104%
Mhs $7 104%
Prime Health In Work Comp $7 - $12 104%
Encore Kba Epo $9 - $16 134%
Magnacare Ma $9 - $16 134%
Encore Kba Ppo $11 - $20 164%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals