CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $71
Cash Discount Price: $108
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $108. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 10.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$108

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$71

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: $108 (1612%)

Insurance Median: $71 (1060%)

Cash: $108 (1612% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $71 (1060% 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 1060% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 960%). 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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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
Advantra	$7	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $94	104%
Geisinger Health Plan	$7 - $31	104%
Humana	$7	104%
Medicaid / KanCare	$7	104%
Medicare (plans)	$7	104%
Upmc Health Plan	$7 - $11,890	104%
Amerihealth	$8	119%
Geisinger Family Plan	$8	119%
Health Partners	$9	134%
Upmc Chip	$9	134%
Ambetter / Centene	$16	239%
Aetna	$71 - $85	1060%
Cigna	$75 - $92	1119%
UnitedHealthcare	$77	1149%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$87	1299%
Christian Health Aid	$139	2075%
Three Rivers Provider Network Inc.	$139	2075%
Multiplan	$148	2209%
Healthsmart Payors Organization	$157	2343%

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 $108.
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 Geisinger-Lewistown 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.