CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Fostoria Community Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $57
Cash Discount Price: $71
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Fostoria Community Hospital is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 8.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Van Buren Street, Fostoria, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$57

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: $71 (1060%)

Insurance Median: $57 (851%)

Cash: $71 (1060% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $57 (851% 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 851% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 751%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Meridian Health Plan Of Mi	$4	60%
Paramount Health Care	$6 - $58	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $71	104%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$7 - $24	104%
Health Alliance Plan	$7 - $82	104%
Health Value Management	$7 - $24	104%
Aetna	$8 - $73	119%
Buckeye Community Health Plan Inc	$8 - $40	119%
Dayton Area Health Plan Dba Caresource	$8 - $45	119%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $65	119%
Amerihealth	$18	269%
Veterans Affairs	$24	358%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$62 - $66	925%
Frontpath Health Coalition	$63	940%
Ohio Health Choice	$71	1060%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$71 - $82	1060%
Health Ohio Network	$86	1284%
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company	$87	1299%

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 $71.
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 Fostoria Community 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.