CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Tulsa

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: $104
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Tulsa is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 11.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10020 E 91St St, Tulsa, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

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: $104 (1552%)

Insurance Median: $78 (1164%)

Cash: $104 (1552% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $78 (1164% 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 1164% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1064%). 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

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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
America'S Choice Provider Network	$73	1090%
Provider Network Of America	$78	1164%
Quik Trip	$78	1164%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$78	1164%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$78	1164%
Multiplan/Phcs	$83	1239%
Prime Health Services	$88	1313%

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 $104.
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 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Tulsa 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.