CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: New Ulm Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $24
Cash Discount Price: $20
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at New Ulm Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 3.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$24

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: $20 (299%)

Insurance Median: $24 (358%)

Cash: $20 (299% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $24 (358% 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 358% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 258%). 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
Aetna	$6 - $67	90%
Medica Health System	$6 - $59	90%
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H)	$6 - $16	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $67	104%
Medica	$7 - $56	104%
Medicaid / KanCare	$7 - $38	104%
Medicare (plans)	$7 - $35	104%
Hennepin Health	$8	119%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $44	119%
Health Partners	$12 - $20	179%
Medica Dual Solutions (A U)	$13 - $32	194%
South Country Health Alliance	$14 - $41	209%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(A M U)	$19 - $49	284%
Medica Ubh (A)	$20 - $61	299%
Medica Ubh (N)	$20 - $66	299%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V)	$22 - $60	328%
Cigna	$22 - $64	328%
Medica Mhps	$22 - $56	328%
Medica Ubh Pmap	$23 - $63	343%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S)	$24 - $66	358%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S)	$24 - $66	358%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U)	$28 - $78	418%
Bc Aware/Blue Plus (Nr)	$47	701%

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 $20.
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 New Ulm 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.