CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Artesia General Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $94
Cash Discount Price: $75
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Artesia General Hospital is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 14.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 N 13Th Street, Artesia, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$94

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: $75 (1119%)

Insurance Median: $94 (1403%)

Cash: $75 (1119% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $94 (1403% 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 1403% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1303%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Zelis	$6 - $55	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $83	104%
Geha	$7 - $110	104%
Humana	$7	104%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico	$7 - $11	104%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$7 - $11	104%
Triwest	$7	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $117	104%
Vistacare Hospice	$7	104%
New Mexico Health Connections	$11	164%
First Health	$12 - $124	179%
Providence Risk & Insurance Services	$13 - $131	194%
Omni Networks	$78 - $97	1164%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$83 - $104	1239%
Cigna	$94 - $124	1403%
Galaxy Health	$100 - $124	1493%
One Health Plan	$100 - $124	1493%
Multiplan	$101 - $126	1507%
United Payors & United Providers	$103 - $128	1537%

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 $75.
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 Artesia General 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.