CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $11
Cash Discount Price: $67
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Memorial Hospital is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 715 South Taft Avenue, Fremont, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$11

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: $67 (1000%)

Insurance Median: $11 (164%)

Cash: $67 (1000% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $11 (164% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Meridian Health Plan Of Mi	$4 - $76	60%
Humana	$5 - $7	75%
Aetna	$6 - $127	90%
Paramount Healthcare Inc	$6 - $103	90%
Summacare	$6 - $71	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $62	104%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$7 - $76	104%
Caresource	$7 - $13	104%
Frontpath	$7 - $63	104%
Health Alliance Plan	$7 - $67	104%
Molina Healthcare Of Ohio	$7 - $159	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $81	104%
Cigna	$8 - $72	119%
Health Ohio Network	$8 - $71	119%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$8 - $69	119%
Multiplan	$8 - $93	119%
Amerihealth	$14 - $103	209%

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 $67.
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 Memorial Hospital 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.