CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Saratoga Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $12
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Saratoga Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12

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: $12 (179%)
Insurance Median: $7 (104%)
Cash: $12 (179% 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
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $198 45%
Blue Shield Highmark $4 - $5 60%
Cdphp $5 - $50 75%
Fidelis $5 - $50 75%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 75%
Mvp $5 - $7 75%
Aetna $7 - $25 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $101 104%
Cigna $7 104%
Emblem $7 104%
Emblem Health Ghi $7 104%
Hamaspik $7 - $52 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Nascentia Health Options $7 104%
Tricare $7 104%
Blue Shield $12 - $18 179%
Mvp Commercial $13 - $165 194%
Empire Plan Nyship $14 - $165 209%
Multiplan $14 - $187 209%
Magnacare $16 - $209 239%
Mvp Essential Plan $22 - $44 328%
Mvp Govt Programs $22 328%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals