CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: UPMC Lititz

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at UPMC Lititz is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 3.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Highlands Drive, Lititz, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $34 (507%)
Insurance Median: $22 (328%)
Cash: $34 (507% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (328% 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 328% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 228%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $7 - $26 104%
Amerihealth Caritas $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $26 104%
Cigna $7 - $17 104%
Geisinger $7 - $40 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $25 104%
Upmc Work Partners $7 104%
Prime Net $8 - $41 119%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $9 134%
Upmc Health Plan $9 - $39 134%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $10 149%
Keystone Autism Services $11 164%
Keystone Health Plan $11 - $26 164%
Preferred Healthcare System $31 - $42 463%
Multiplan $48 716%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 Highlands Drive, Lititz, PA 17543
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals