CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Muscogee (Creek) Nation Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $11
Cash Discount Price: $23
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Muscogee (Creek) Nation Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 Morris Drive, Okmulgee, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$23

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: $23 (343%)

Insurance Median: $11 (164%)

Cash: $23 (343% 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
Community Care Comm - All Other Plans	$3 - $14	45%
Humana	$3 - $39	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $30	45%
Aetna	$7 - $43	104%
Community Care Mcr Adv	$7	104%
Global Health Mcr Adv	$7 - $39	104%
Healthchoice-All Plans	$7 - $8	104%
Global Health Comm - All Other Plans	$9	134%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $22	194%
First Health-All Plans	$45	672%

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 $23.
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 Muscogee (Creek) Nation 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.