CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Wayne General Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Wayne General Hospital is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $35 (522%)
Insurance Median: $29 (433%)
Cash: $35 (522% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (433% 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 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). 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
Cigna $2 - $11 30%
Vantage Health-All Other Plans $2 30%
Al Healthcare Adv Mcaid-All Plans $6 90%
Alabama Community Mcaid-All Plans $6 90%
Humana $6 90%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 90%
Univita Healthcare Mcaid-All Plans $6 90%
Amerigroup Mcare Adv-All Plans $7 104%
Magnolia Mcare Adv $7 104%
Molina Chip-All Other Plans $7 104%
Molina Mcare Adv $7 104%
Vantage Health Mcare Adv $7 104%
Wellcare Mcare Adv-All Plans $7 104%
Ml Healthcare-All Plans $14 209%
Ahs-All Plans $24 - $25 358%
Phcs-All Plans $26 - $27 388%
Mhci/Healthlink Op Only-All Plans $29 - $31 433%
Ms Health Partners-All Plans $29 - $31 433%
Ppoplus-All Plans $29 - $31 433%
First Choice-All Other Plans $31 - $32 463%
First Health-All Plans $31 - $32 463%
Geha Ppo-All Plans $31 - $32 463%
Healthcare Advantage-All Plans $31 - $32 463%
United Providers-All Plans $31 - $32 463%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans $32 - $34 478%
Aetna $34 - $36 507%
Magnolia Comm/Exchange-All Other Plans $34 - $36 507%
First Choice Hie $42 - $45 627%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $64 - $67 955%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS 39367
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals