CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $68
Cash Discount Price: $58
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 10.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 789 Central Ave, Dover, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$68

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: $58 (866%)

Insurance Median: $68 (1015%)

Cash: $58 (866% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $68 (1015% 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 1015% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 915%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Harvard Pilgrim [120001]	$42 - $70	627%
Mgb Health Plan [150001]	$51 - $74	761%
Aetna	$67	1000%
Coventry First Health [1021]	$67	1000%
Harvard Pilgrim Alternate [120002]	$70	1045%
UnitedHealthcare	$70 - $74	1045%
PHCS Multiplan [1022]	$82	1224%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $58.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83735.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83735.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.