CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Bienville Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $53
Cash Discount Price: $59
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Bienville Medical Center is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 7.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1175 Pine Street, Arcadia, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$53

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: $59 (881%)

Insurance Median: $53 (791%)

Cash: $59 (881% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $53 (791% 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 791% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 691%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Aetna	$6 - $98	90%
Medicaid / KanCare	$6 - $7	90%
Mmd Amerihealth Caritas	$6 - $7	90%
Mmd Healthy Blue	$6 - $7	90%
Mmd La Hlth Conn	$6 - $7	90%
Mmd Misc	$6 - $7	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $53	90%
Ambetter / Centene	$7 - $53	104%
Humana	$7 - $63	104%
Mcr American Hlth Adv	$7 - $53	104%
Medicare (plans)	$7 - $53	104%
Misc Mgd Care	$7 - $98	104%
Mmc Blue Advantage	$7 - $53	104%
Mmc Misc	$7 - $53	104%
Peoples Health Mcr Adv	$7 - $53	104%
Va Health	$7 - $53	104%
Cashiering	$39 - $59	582%
Cigna	$49	731%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$59	881%
Wc City Of Arcadia	$88	1313%
Wc House Of Raeford	$88	1313%
Wc Misc	$88	1313%
Wc Stonetrust	$88	1313%
Aarp	$98	1463%
Allegiance Health Managme	$98	1463%
Amfirst	$98	1463%
Apwu	$98	1463%
Liberty Mutual	$98	1463%
Misc Comm A-L	$98	1463%
Misc Comm M-Z	$98	1463%
Tricare	$98	1463%

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 $59.
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 Bienville Medical Center 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.