CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Alta Vista Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $131
Cash Discount Price: $144
vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Alta Vista Regional Hospital is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $144. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 19.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 104 Legion Drive, Las Vegas, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$144

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$131

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: $144 (2149%)

Insurance Median: $131 (1955%)

Cash: $144 (2149% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $131 (1955% 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 1955% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1855%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Commercial Hmo Ppo	$7 - $288	104%
Medicaid / KanCare	$7 - $288	104%
Medicare (plans)	$7 - $288	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $46	104%
Workers Comp	$7 - $288	104%
Champus	$8 - $288	119%
Php Centennial	$9	134%
Mcare Mcaid Hmo Dual	$46	687%
Self Pay	$144	2149%
Other Covernment	$180 - $288	2687%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$216 - $288	3224%
Mva	$288	4299%
Other Government	$288	4299%

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 $144.
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 Alta Vista Regional 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.