CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: East Jefferson General Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $39
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at East Jefferson General Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$39

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: $39 (582%)
Insurance Median: $7 (104%)
Cash: $39 (582% 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 $7 104%
Amerihealth [3503] $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $15 104%
Healthy Blue Louisiana [3502] $7 104%
Humana $7 - $21 104%
La Healthcare Connections [3504] $7 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Tricare $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $8 104%
Veteran'S Administration [8003] $7 104%
Ambetter / Centene $10 149%
Audubon Nature Health Plan [1126] $10 149%
Vantage [1071] $13 194%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals