CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: East Carroll Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $7
Cash Discount Price: $22
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at East Carroll Parish Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 336 North Hood Street, Lake Providence, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$22

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $22 (328%)

Insurance Median: $7 (104%)

Cash: $22 (328% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
United Chicago Teacher Fund-All Plans	$1 - $7	15%
United At&T-All Plans	$2 - $10	30%
Cigna	$4 - $22	60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $42	104%
Greatwest Healthcare-All Plans	$7 - $42	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $40	104%
Vantage-All Plans	$7 - $45	104%

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 $22.
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 East Carroll Parish Hospital 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.