CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Merit Health River Region

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $153
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Merit Health River Region is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $153. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$153

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $153 (2284%)
Insurance Median: $7 (104%)
Cash: $153 (2284% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (104% 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
Caresource Truecare $6 90%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $6 90%
Magnolia $6 90%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $6 90%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 - $7 90%
Tricare $6 90%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $86 90%
Aetna $7 - $17 104%
First Choice $7 - $477 104%
Humana $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Molina Chip $7 104%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $7 104%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $7 104%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $7 104%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $7 104%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $7 104%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $7 104%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $7 104%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $7 104%
Node Va $7 104%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $7 104%
Node Windsor Mcr Adv $7 104%
Veterans Eval Services $7 104%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $8 119%
Advanced Health Systems $11 164%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 164%
Node Seven Corners $11 164%
Magnolia Exchange $12 179%
Molina Exchange $12 179%
Ms Work Comp $12 179%
Vantage Commercial $15 224%
Self Pay $114 - $191 1701%
Medpartners $127 1896%
Trimed Billing Solutions $191 2851%
Cigna $263 - $445 3925%
First Choice Mpcn Standard $350 5224%
Phcs $382 5701%
Ms Health Partners $477 7119%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $636 9493%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals