CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Memorial Health Care Systems

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $69
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Memorial Health Care Systems is $69. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 10.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 North Columbia Ave, Seward, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$69

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: $98 (1463%)
Insurance Median: $69 (1030%)
Cash: $98 (1463% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $69 (1030% 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 1030% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 930%). 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
Molina Mcaid-All Plans $38 - $127 567%
Ne Total Care Mcaid-All Plans $38 - $127 567%
UnitedHealthcare $38 - $222 567%
Beshp Mcr Adv - All Plans $40 - $135 597%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $40 - $224 597%
Medica Mcare Cost $40 - $135 597%
Medica Mcr Adv $40 - $135 597%
Tricare $40 - $135 597%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $41 - $137 612%
Phcs Ppo-All Plans $67 - $224 1000%
Ambetter / Centene $68 - $227 1015%
Medica Comm-All Other Plans $68 - $227 1015%
Medica Elevate $68 - $227 1015%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $69 - $229 1030%
Aetna $70 - $231 1045%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 North Columbia Ave, Seward, NE 68434
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals