CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $73
Cash Discount Price: $58
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc is $73. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 10.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 416 E Maumee St, Angola, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$73

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: $58 (866%)

Insurance Median: $73 (1090%)

Cash: $58 (866% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $73 (1090% 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 1090% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 990%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $50	104%
Caresource Indiana Of In	$7 - $40	104%
Managed Health Services	$7	104%
Mdwise	$7	104%
Aetna	$27 - $94	403%
Humana	$27 - $94	403%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $85	403%
Plain Church Group Ministry	$33 - $42	493%
Centivo	$46 - $59	687%
Lucent	$46 - $59	687%
Phcs	$63 - $81	940%
Php	$64 - $82	955%
Sagamore Health Network	$65 - $84	970%
Signature Care	$70 - $95	1045%
Three Rivers Preferred	$72 - $92	1075%
Cigna	$73 - $94	1090%
Coventry	$74 - $95	1104%
Lutheran Preferred	$76 - $98	1134%
Corvel	$78 - $101	1164%
Encore	$78 - $100	1164%
Frontpath	$78 - $100	1164%

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 $58.
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 Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc 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.