CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $154
  • Cash Discount Price: $578
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital is $154. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $578. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 22.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$578

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$154

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: $578 (8627%)
Insurance Median: $154 (2299%)
Cash: $578 (8627% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $154 (2299% 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 2299% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2199%). 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
Humana $6 - $154 90%
Aetna $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $183 104%
Coventry Cares $7 104%
Devoted Health $7 104%
Horizon Pace $7 104%
Molina $7 104%
Sarah Cannon Research $7 104%
United $7 - $263 104%
Va Ccn $7 104%
Wellcare $7 - $9 104%
Prime Health $39 - $94 582%
Signature Advantage $46 - $111 687%
Cigna $72 - $174 1075%
Cdm Health $118 - $287 1761%
Southern Kentucky Rehab $181 - $439 2701%
Occupational Mc Alliance $193 - $468 2881%
Tim Davis And Associates $193 - $468 2881%
Up And Up $193 - $468 2881%
Fortified Provider Network $217 - $526 3239%
Multiplan $217 - $526 3239%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green, KY 42104
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals