CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Norton Hospitals, Inc

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $167
Cash Discount Price: $56
vs. Medicare Baseline: 24.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Norton Hospitals, Inc is $167. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 24.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 East Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$167

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: $56 (836%)

Insurance Median: $167 (2493%)

Cash: $56 (836% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $167 (2493% 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 2493% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2393%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$7 - $206	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $245	104%
Humana	$7	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $260	104%
Wellcare	$7	104%
Passport	$56	836%
Siho	$99 - $212	1478%
Cigna	$105 - $190	1567%
Siho In Exchange	$197	2940%
Multiplan	$220 - $240	3284%
Correct Care	$234	3493%
Correct Care Ob & Gyn	$234	3493%

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 $56.
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 Norton Hospitals, 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.