CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $38
Cash Discount Price: $33
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 5.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$38

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: $33 (493%)

Insurance Median: $38 (567%)

Cash: $33 (493% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $38 (567% 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 567% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 467%). 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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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
Cigna	$15 - $56	224%
Aetna	$20 - $96	299%
Humana	$20 - $105	299%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$20 - $75	299%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $77	313%
Geha-All Plans	$23 - $86	343%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$23 - $86	343%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$25 - $92	373%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$26 - $96	388%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$26 - $98	388%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$26 - $96	388%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $98	388%
Multiplan-All Plans	$28 - $105	418%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$28 - $105	418%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$30 - $111	448%
Vantage Ppo	$31 - $117	463%

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 $33.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.