CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Southwest General Health Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $56
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Southwest General Health Center is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 5.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $56 (836%)
Insurance Median: $36 (537%)
Cash: $56 (836% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (537% 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 537% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 437%). 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
Medical Mutual $3 45%
Medical Mutual-Ohio $3 45%
Buckeye $9 - $57 134%
Molina $9 - $57 134%
Cigna $15 224%
Healthsmart $20 - $27 299%
Health Design Plus $24 - $31 358%
Humana $25 - $57 373%
Clarity Health $26 - $33 388%
Healthspan $26 - $33 388%
Healthsmart Preferred $29 - $37 433%
Ohio Health Choice Plus $31 - $40 463%
Aetna $35 - $45 522%
Summacare $35 - $45 522%
UnitedHealthcare $35 - $57 522%
Coventry $44 - $57 657%
First Health $44 - $57 657%
Ohio Health Choice $49 - $64 731%
Private Healthare Systems $51 - $66 761%
Amerihealth Caritas $57 851%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $57 851%
Caresource $57 851%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals