Blood test, magnesium
Facility: Minneola District Hospital
Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 83735
- Insurance Median: $26
- Cash Discount Price: $23
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.88x 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.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 388% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 288%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $17 - $39 | 254% |
| Va Community Care Program-All Plans | $17 - $26 | 254% |
| Humana | $17 - $26 | 254% |
| Corporate Plan Management-All Plans | $22 - $33 | 328% |
| Providrs Care Network-All Plans | $22 - $33 | 328% |
| Triwest-All Plans | $23 - $35 | 343% |
| Preferred Health Care (Coventry)-All Other Plans | $23 - $35 | 343% |
| Aetna | $25 - $39 | 373% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas-All Plans | $25 - $37 | 373% |
| Phc (Coventry) Leased Network | $25 - $37 | 373% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $26 - $39 | 388% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $26 | 388% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test for magnesium at Minneola District Hospital, the cash median price is $23.00, which is lower than the facility's negotiated rate of $26.00. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital in Kansas, the specific county or state average for this procedure is not provided in the available data. Patients with high-deductible plans may find it beneficial to pay the cash price directly, as it avoids the administrative markup often found in insurance negotiated rates. It is important to contact the hospital directly to confirm if "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts are available, as these upfront payment incentives can further reduce the final cost.
The Medicare benchmark for this service is $6.70, which serves as a baseline for evaluating the facility's pricing structure. The commercial negotiated rates range from $17.00 to $39.00 across various payers, with the lowest negotiated amount being $17.00 for UnitedHealthcare and the highest reaching $39.00 for UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Medicaid/KanCare. Because commercial rates can vary significantly by insurance plan, patients should verify their specific allowed amount before scheduling. If a patient receives an itemized bill that appears higher than expected, they should request a detailed line-by-line audit to identify any errors, unbundled codes, or services not rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies that can be corrected.