CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $3
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at University of Michigan Health System is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $3 (45%)
Insurance Median: $6 (90%)
Cash: $3 (45% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (90% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $2 - $34 30%
Metrocare $2 - $31 30%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $2 - $29 30%
Priority Health [1038] $2 - $44 30%
Aetna $3 - $47 45%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $3 - $32 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $32 45%
Cofinity $3 - $51 45%
Confinity Advantage $3 - $39 45%
First Health $3 - $57 45%
Hap [1023] $3 - $50 45%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $3 - $47 45%
Plain Church Group $3 - $40 45%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $49 45%
Ambetter / Centene $4 60%
Beaumont Health Network $4 - $47 60%
Bronson Healthcare Group $4 - $57 60%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $4 60%
First Agency $4 - $50 60%
Hap Midwest $4 60%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $4 - $7 60%
Multiplan $4 - $57 60%
Nomi Health $4 - $47 60%
Paramount Health Care $4 - $56 60%
Parkview Health Plan Services $4 - $50 60%
Priority Health $4 - $71 60%
Provider Network Of America $4 - $47 60%
Huron Valley Pace $6 90%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $7 104%
Health Alliance Plan $7 104%
Humana $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $7 104%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $7 104%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $7 104%
Thome Pace $7 104%
Triwest $7 104%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $7 104%
Zing Health $7 104%
Employee Benefit Logistic $11 164%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals