CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $53
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Christ Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $53 (791%)
Insurance Median: $8 (119%)
Cash: $53 (791% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (119% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $88 45%
Aetna $7 - $88 104%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $7 104%
Caresource [2031] $7 - $88 104%
Cigna $7 - $88 104%
Geha [2168] $7 104%
Golden Rule [2161] $7 104%
Humana $7 - $88 104%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $7 104%
Medben [2222] $7 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 - $88 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $7 104%
Meridian [2185] $7 104%
Perennial [4200] $7 104%
United Medical Resources [2104] $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $88 104%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $7 104%
Ambetter / Centene $8 119%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $8 - $88 119%
Allied Benefits [2163] $11 164%
First Health [2041] $11 164%
Medical Mutual [2054] $11 164%
Meritain Health [2224] $11 164%
Western And Southern [2076] $11 164%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $14 209%
Poppins Health [2299] $17 254%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $42 627%
Nalc [2178] $47 701%
Priority Health [2225] $47 701%
Life Synch [2080] $53 791%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $64 955%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $88 1313%
Bccp [3079] $88 1313%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $88 1313%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $88 1313%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $88 1313%
Suburban Health [2408] $88 1313%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals