Blood test, magnesium
Facility: Kansas Medical Center Llc
Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 83735
- Insurance Median: $7
- Cash Discount Price: $32
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| United | $4 | 60% |
| Indian Health | $6 | 90% |
| Medadv_Wellcare | $7 | 104% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $7 - $16 | 104% |
| Humana | $7 | 104% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $7 | 104% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $7 | 104% |
| Three_Rivers | $13 | 194% |
| Wppa | $18 - $25 | 269% |
| Aetna | $21 | 313% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this blood magnesium test at Kansas Medical Center Llc in Andover, the cash median price is $32.00, which is significantly lower than the facility's negotiated rates of $7.00 and the Medicare benchmark of $6.70. While the facility's negotiated rate of $7.00 is higher than the cash price, patients with high-deductible plans may find paying the cash price of $32.00 more cost-effective if their insurance allows a negotiated rate that exceeds this amount. It is important to note that the facility's cash rate is not directly comparable to state or county averages in this dataset, but the significant gap between the cash price and the Medicare benchmark highlights the potential for substantial savings when paying directly rather than relying on insurance negotiations.
Patients should proactively ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can further reduce the final bill by bypassing costly administrative processing fees. Although the facility is in-network for ten payers including United and Humana, the negotiated rates vary widely, with some plans potentially paying up to $25.00 depending on the specific contract. To avoid unexpected costs, consumers should verify their deductible status before using insurance, as paying the full negotiated rate without meeting the deductible can result in higher out-of-pocket expenses than paying cash directly.