CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Acadian Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $39
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Acadian Medical Center is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 5.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3501 Highway 190 East, Eunice, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$39

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: $19 (284%)
Insurance Median: $39 (582%)
Cash: $19 (284% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $39 (582% 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 582% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 482%). 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
Pp0/Manged Care $5 - $80 75%
Ppo/Manged Care $5 - $80 75%
Tricare $5 - $7 75%
Aetna $7 - $15 104%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup $7 - $15 104%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution $7 - $17 104%
Mcd Hmo La Care $7 - $15 104%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct $7 - $15 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 - $80 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 - $80 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $15 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 194%
Charity/Map $13 - $80 194%
American Postal Workers $28 - $51 418%
Work Comp $39 - $72 582%
Auto Insurance $44 - $80 657%
Bankers Fidelity $44 - $80 657%
Commerical $44 - $80 657%
Commerical Ip $44 - $80 657%
Industrial $44 - $80 657%
Mra Auto/Liability $44 - $80 657%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3501 Highway 190 East, Eunice, LA 70535
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals