CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Kings County Hospital Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $7
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Kings County Hospital Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 3.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $7 (104%)
Insurance Median: $24 (358%)
Cash: $7 (104% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (358% 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 358% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 258%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $5 - $20 75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $98 75%
Healthfirst $5 - $98 75%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $7 104%
Elderplan $7 104%
Fidelis $7 - $98 104%
Centerlight $8 - $14 119%
Hamaspik $8 119%
Magnacare $8 119%
Villagecare Max $8 - $24 119%
Oscar $9 - $10 134%
Local 1199 $10 - $24 149%
Oxford $10 149%
United $10 - $54 149%
Wellcare $10 - $17 149%
Affinity $12 - $98 179%
Cigna $16 239%
Carelon $18 - $43 269%
Emblem $20 - $59 299%
Multiplan $22 328%
Vnsny $24 - $44 358%
Amidacare $43 642%
Metroplus $43 - $98 642%
Senior Whole Health $43 642%
United Behavioral Health $43 - $48 642%
Carelon (Amida Care) $44 657%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals