CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: $54
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.72x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 6.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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: $54 (806%)
Insurance Median: $45 (672%)
Cash: $54 (806% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45 (672% 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 672% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 572%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $9 60%
Mclaren Health Plan $4 - $37 60%
Meridian $4 60%
Molina $4 - $7 60%
Priority Health $4 - $14 60%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $40 60%
Aetna $7 - $51 104%
Atrium King Centre Skilled Nursing Services $7 104%
Blue Care Network $7 104%
Cigna $7 - $14 104%
Cofinity $7 - $52 104%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan) $7 - $54 104%
Humana $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Michigan Amish Medical Board $7 104%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group $7 104%
Promedica $7 104%
Wellcare (Meridian) $7 104%
Wellspring Lutheran Services Skilling Nursing Services $7 104%
Employee Benefits Logistics $11 164%
Hospice Of Michigan $35 - $40 522%
Munson Hospice $41 - $852 612%
Asr/Physicians Care $47 - $54 701%
Medical Cost Savings Solution $47 - $54 701%
Nomi Health $47 - $54 701%
The Robbins Group And Regency Employee Benefits $47 - $54 701%
Wds Enterprise Group Planning $47 - $54 701%
First Health/Coventry Network $50 - $57 746%
Provider Network Of America Group Health $50 - $57 746%
Three Rivers Provider Network $50 - $57 746%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals