CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $6 (90%)
Insurance Median: $8 (119%)
Cash: $6 (90% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (119% 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
Access To Healthcare Network $2 30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $7 75%
Health Plan Of Nevada $5 - $7 75%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 75%
Molina Healthcare Of Nv $5 - $7 75%
Silver Summit $5 - $12 75%
Aetna $7 - $16 104%
Alignment $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Saint Mary Health Plan $7 - $8 104%
Sierra $7 104%
Tricare $7 104%
Triwest $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $9 104%
Occunet $8 - $87 119%
Pam $8 119%
Veterans Evaluation Service Ves $8 119%
Employer Direct $9 134%
Home Town Test $9 134%
Naphcare $9 134%
Asserta Health $10 149%
Imperial Insurance Company $10 - $12 149%
Nevada Health Partners $12 179%
6 Degrees $13 194%
Nv Preferred $14 - $15 209%
Custom Ink $15 224%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV 89503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals