CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: University of Mississippi Med Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $85
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at University of Mississippi Med Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $85. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$85

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $85 (1269%)
Insurance Median: $13 (194%)
Cash: $85 (1269% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (194% 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.

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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
Ms-Can-Magnolia $6 90%
Ms-Can-Molina $6 90%
Ms-Can-Truecare $6 90%
Humana $7 104%
Medadv_Primewell $7 104%
Medadv_Uhc $7 104%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Va_Ccn $7 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Advhealth $11 164%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 164%
United $11 164%
United-Options $11 164%
Molina-Chip $13 194%
Magnolia-Chip $14 209%
Molina_Exchange $14 209%
Truecare-Chip $14 209%
Mpcn $15 224%
Ambetter / Centene $17 254%
Firstchoice $17 254%
Firstchoice-Hum $17 254%
Primewell $19 284%
Cigna $123 1836%
Ppoplus $165 2463%
Firsthealth $170 2537%
Multiplan $170 2537%
Aetna $180 2687%
Healthlink_Tupelo $180 2687%
Phcs $191 2851%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals