CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $7
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $77 (1149%)

Insurance Median: $7 (104%)

Cash: $77 (1149% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $11	90%
Humana	$6	90%
Aetna	$7 - $52	104%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$7	104%
Fidelis Care	$7	104%
Martins Point	$7	104%
Mvp	$7 - $61	104%
St. Regis	$7	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $59	104%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$7	104%
Highmark Blueshield	$8	119%
Wellpath	$10	149%
Emblem Health	$62	925%
Harvard Pilgrim	$62	925%
Magnacare	$62	925%
Coventry	$69	1030%
Multiplan	$73	1090%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $77.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83735.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83735.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.