CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Anderson Regional Medical Center is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $5 (75%)
Insurance Median: $12 (179%)
Cash: $5 (75% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (179% 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
Molina $4 - $13 60%
Aetna $7 - $14 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $11 104%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $7 - $13 104%
Integrated Health Plan $7 - $16 104%
Magnolia Ms $7 - $9 104%
Ms Breast And Cervical $7 104%
Primewell $7 - $17 104%
Shared Health $7 104%
Triwest $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $10 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $11 164%
Littler $11 164%
Ashley Furniture Stores $12 179%
Crittenden County $12 179%
Davidson Hospitality $12 179%
Dunn Investment Company $12 179%
First State Bank Trust $12 179%
Gossett Motor Cars $12 179%
Hattiesburg Clinic $12 179%
Hospitality Management Advisors $12 179%
Jas D Collier $12 179%
Mechanical Systems $12 179%
Mid-South Transport $12 179%
Patterson Warehouses $12 179%
Radians $12 179%
Rei Nation $12 179%
Retzer Resources $12 179%
State Systems $12 179%
W W Wood Products $12 179%
Watkins Uiberall $12 179%
Ppo Plus $13 194%
Lucent Health $14 209%
Mpcn $15 224%
Christian Health Aid $16 239%
Usa Mco $18 269%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals