CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $26
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 5.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2450 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $26 (388%)

Insurance Median: $37 (552%)

Cash: $26 (388% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (552% 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 552% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 452%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $26	104%
Health Partners	$7 - $58	104%
Hennepin Health	$7 - $8	104%
Itasca Medical Care	$7	104%
Medica	$7 - $17	104%
Primewest	$7	104%
Sanford Health Plan	$7 - $97	104%
Security Health Plan	$7 - $123	104%
South Country Health Alliance	$7	104%
Ucare	$7 - $15	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $93	104%
Wellcare	$7	104%
Cigna	$10 - $92	149%
Emerging Therapies	$11 - $105	164%
Humana	$11 - $107	164%
Aetna	$12 - $112	179%
America'S Ppo	$13 - $118	194%
Interlink	$13 - $123	194%
First Health	$14 - $134	209%
Multiplan	$14 - $139	209%
Private Healthcare Systems	$14 - $139	209%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$15 - $148	224%

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 $26.
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 M Health Fairview University of Mn 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.