CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: $123
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $123. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 2.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4500 13Th Street, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$123

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18

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: $123 (1836%)

Insurance Median: $18 (269%)

Cash: $123 (1836% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18 (269% 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 269% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 169%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Sas Mhg	$3 - $205	45%
Magnolia Health	$6 - $10	90%
Molina	$6 - $11	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $7	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $11	104%
Cigna	$7 - $201	104%
Fox Everett	$7 - $134	104%
Humana	$7 - $241	104%
Sas Non-Mhg	$7 - $134	104%
First Choice	$9 - $241	134%
Mhg	$9 - $168	134%
Aetna	$12	179%
First Health	$13 - $241	194%
Mpcn	$14 - $252	209%
Primewell	$16	239%

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 $123.
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 Memorial Hospital at Gulfport 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.