CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Lakewood Health System

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $33
Cash Discount Price: $48
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Lakewood Health System is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 4.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 49725 County Road 83, Staples, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$33

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: $48 (716%)

Insurance Median: $33 (493%)

Cash: $48 (716% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $33 (493% 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 493% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 393%). 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

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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	$29 - $59	433%
Humana	$30 - $32	448%
Medica Msho/Mcr Adv	$30 - $32	448%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $71	448%
Ucare Mcr Adv	$31 - $33	463%
Ucare Msho/Special Needs	$31 - $33	463%
Ucare Individual/Family - All Other Plans	$34 - $37	507%
Medica Choice Care	$37 - $39	552%
Medica Choice/Focus/Ifb/Mhps - All Other Plans	$67 - $72	1000%
Health Partners - All Plans	$70 - $75	1045%
Preferred One Hmo	$71 - $76	1060%
Preferred One Ppo - All Other Plans	$71 - $76	1060%

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 $48.
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 Lakewood Health System 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.