CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Elkhart General Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Elkhart General Hospital is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 5.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $38 (567%)
Insurance Median: $35 (522%)
Cash: $38 (567% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (522% 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 522% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 422%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Mclaren (Mi $4 60%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $40 60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $15 90%
Aetna $7 - $40 104%
Caresource $7 - $77 104%
Devoted Healthcare $7 - $12 104%
Humana $7 - $41 104%
Mdwise $7 - $77 104%
Mhs $7 - $77 104%
Pace $7 104%
Plain Church $10 - $47 149%
Cha $35 - $46 522%
Immergrun $35 - $47 522%
Php $38 - $41 567%
Cigna $42 - $45 627%
Multiplan $42 627%
Signature $43 642%
Encore $44 657%
Heartland $59 881%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals