CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $61
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $61 (910%)
Insurance Median: $13 (194%)
Cash: $61 (910% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (194% 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
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $14 60%
Wellpoint $5 - $7 75%
Amerihealth $7 - $39 104%
Clover Health $7 104%
Aetna $7 - $14 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $53 104%
Horizon New Jersey Health $7 104%
Horizon New Jersey Total Care $7 104%
Fidelis Care of New Jersey $7 - $12 104%
Longevity Health Plan $8 119%
Ambetter / Centene $10 149%
Consumer Health Network $12 - $55 179%
Oxford $14 209%
Private Healthcare Systems $40 597%
Magnacare $43 642%
Multiplan $46 687%
Oscar $57 851%
Cigna $61 910%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals