CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $53
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 5.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $53 (791%)
Insurance Median: $35 (522%)
Cash: $53 (791% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (522% 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 522% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 422%). 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
Aetna $10 - $132 149%
Ambetter / Centene $10 - $50 149%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $140 149%
Humana $10 - $125 149%
Tricare $10 - $50 149%
Triwest $10 - $50 149%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $50 149%
Veteran'S Affairs $10 - $50 149%
Healthlink $18 - $96 269%
First Health $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Clayco $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Evolutions $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Health Management Network $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Life Church $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Missouri State University $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Shinesolar $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Sumnerone $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Trailiner $23 - $118 343%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $23 - $118 343%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $23 - $118 343%
Phcs $23 - $125 343%
Cigna $24 - $125 358%
Mercy - Compresults $25 - $132 373%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $25 - $132 373%
Mercy - Novasys $25 - $132 373%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $25 - $132 373%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $25 - $132 373%
Right Choice-Alliance $27 - $140 403%
Right Choice-Regular $27 - $143 403%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals