CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Bellevue Hospital Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $7
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Bellevue Hospital Center is $23. 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 3.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 462 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $23 (343%)
Cash: $7 (104% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (343% 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 343% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 243%). 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 - $97 75%
Healthfirst $5 - $97 75%
Centerlight $7 - $8 104%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $7 104%
Elderplan $7 104%
Fidelis $7 - $97 104%
Hamaspik $7 - $8 104%
Metroplus $7 - $97 104%
Oxford $7 - $10 104%
Wellcare $7 - $10 104%
Magnacare $8 119%
Villagecare Max $8 - $24 119%
Oscar $9 - $10 134%
Local 1199 $10 - $24 149%
United $10 - $54 149%
Affinity $12 - $97 179%
Cigna $16 239%
Carelon $18 - $43 269%
Emblem $20 - $58 299%
Multiplan $22 328%
Vnsny $24 - $44 358%
Amidacare $43 642%
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: 462 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals