CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 89Th Avenue and Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $19 (284%)
Insurance Median: $7 (104%)
Cash: $19 (284% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (104% 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
Ghi $4 - $7 60%
Elderplan $6 90%
Fidelis $6 - $7 90%
Healthfirst $6 90%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $9 90%
Aetna $7 104%
Beacon Health Strategies $7 104%
Centerlight Healthcare $7 104%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $7 104%
Empire $7 - $15 104%
Hip $7 - $10 104%
Humana $7 104%
Metroplus $7 104%
Oscar $7 104%
Senior Whole Health $7 104%
Villagecaremax $7 104%
Vns $7 104%
Wellcare Of Ny $7 104%
Centivo $8 119%
Hamaspik Choice $8 119%
Magnacare $8 119%
World Trade Center Program $9 134%
1999 National Benefit Fund $10 149%
Emblemhealth $11 164%
Cigna $12 179%
Empire Blue Priority $13 194%
Hotel Trades Council $1,912 28537%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 89Th Avenue and Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, NY 11418
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals