CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $57
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8166 Main Street, Houma, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$57

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $57 (851%)
Insurance Median: $7 (104%)
Cash: $57 (851% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (104% 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.

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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 - $31 104%
Amerihealth $7 104%
Amg $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $17 104%
Champ Va $7 104%
Dept Of Veterans Affairs $7 104%
Humana $7 - $20 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Tricare $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 104%
Ppoplus $17 254%
Vantage Health Plan $17 254%
Gilsbar 360 $19 284%
Verity Health $44 657%
Multiplan Inc $50 746%
Cigna $52 776%
Coventry Health Of Louisiana $62 925%
Workers Comp $77 1149%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8166 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals