CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Adena Fayette Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $14
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Adena Fayette Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 2.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1430 Columbus Avenue, Washington Ch, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $14 (209%)

Insurance Median: $19 (284%)

Cash: $14 (209% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (284% 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 284% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 184%). 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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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 - $18	45%
Aetna	$11 - $48	164%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$11	164%
Humana	$11	164%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$11 - $21	164%
Medigold	$11	164%
Molina	$11	164%
Care Source	$12	179%
Molina Marketplace	$12	179%
United Medical Resources Ohcp	$17	254%
UnitedHealthcare	$17	254%
Cigna	$19	284%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$19	284%
The Health Plan	$19	284%
Care Source Just4Me	$20	299%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio Supermed	$21	313%
First Health	$22 - $48	328%
Ohio Health Choice	$22	328%
Multiplan/Private Healthcare Systems	$26	388%
Sidecar Health	$31	463%

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 $14.
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 Adena Fayette Medical Center 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.