CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Oakdale Community Hospital is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 3.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $31 (463%)
Insurance Median: $23 (343%)
Cash: $31 (463% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (343% 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 343% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 243%). 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
Aarp $6 90%
All Savers Insurance $6 90%
Geha $6 90%
United Hc Shared Services $6 90%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $60 90%
Aetna $7 - $152 104%
Allegiance Hospice $7 104%
Allen Oaks Hospice $7 104%
Ambetter / Centene $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $11 104%
Champva $7 104%
Compassionate Care Hospic $7 104%
Correct Care $7 - $270 104%
Golden Rule $7 104%
Harbor Hospice $7 104%
Healthy Blue Dual Adv $7 104%
Heart Of Hospice $7 104%
Hos Misc Hospice $7 104%
Humana $7 - $170 104%
Ice Health Service Corp $7 104%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $7 104%
Mcr Lagniappe $7 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 - $60 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Mutual Of Omaha $7 104%
Snf Nursing Home $7 104%
St Francis Nursing Home $7 104%
Triwest $7 - $270 104%
Us Family Health Plan $7 - $270 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $7 104%
Amfirst $8 - $54 119%
Self Pay $8 - $54 119%
Gulf South Risk Svcs Ip $9 134%
Integrated Med Solutions $9 134%
Hawaii Mainland Administr $10 149%
Meritain $11 - $152 164%
Web-Tpa $20 - $135 299%
Cigna $22 - $153 328%
Ima $24 - $270 358%
Ppo Plus $24 - $162 358%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $36 - $243 537%
Wc Martco $36 - $243 537%
Wc Misc $36 - $243 537%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $36 - $243 537%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $36 - $243 537%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $36 - $243 537%
American Public Life $40 - $270 597%
American Retirement Life $40 - $270 597%
Apwu $40 - $270 597%
Auto Liability $40 - $270 597%
Bankers Life $40 - $270 597%
Fox Everitt $40 - $270 597%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $40 - $270 597%
Medishare $40 - $270 597%
Medplus $40 - $270 597%
Misc Commerical $40 - $270 597%
Phcs $40 - $270 597%
Physicians Mutual $40 - $270 597%
State Farm-La $40 - $270 597%
Usaa $40 - $270 597%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals