CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 960 Avent Drive, Grenada, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $18 (269%)
Insurance Median: $11 (164%)
Cash: $18 (269% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (164% 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-Gmc $6 90%
Ms-Can-Molina-Gmc $6 90%
Ms-Can-Truecare-Gmc $6 90%
Devoted_Health-Gmc $7 104%
Humana $7 104%
Medadv_Primewell-Gmc $7 104%
Medadv_Uhc-Gmc $7 104%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp-Gmc $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Va_Ccn-Gmc $7 104%
Wellcare-Gmc $7 104%
United-Gmc $8 119%
Advhealth-Gmc $11 164%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 164%
Firstchoice-Gmc $13 194%
Molina-Chip-Gmc $13 194%
Mpcn-Gmc $13 194%
Magnolia-Chip-Gmc $14 209%
Molina_Exchange-Gmc $14 209%
Truecare-Chip-Gmc $14 209%
Ambetter / Centene $17 254%
Primewell-Gmc $19 284%
Bhsg-Gmc $32 478%
Aetna $40 597%
Cigna $40 597%
Healthlink-Gmc $42 627%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 960 Avent Drive, Grenada, MS 38901
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals