CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: UPMC Passavant

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $64
  • Cash Discount Price: $110
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at UPMC Passavant is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 9.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9100 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$110

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$64

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: $110 (1642%)
Insurance Median: $64 (955%)
Cash: $110 (1642% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $64 (955% 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 955% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 855%). 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
Upmc Health Plan $6 - $8 90%
Aetna $7 104%
Amerihealth Caritas $7 - $11 104%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley $7 - $85 104%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $7 - $11 104%
Pa Health & Wellness $7 - $12 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $8 104%
Upmc Work Partners $7 104%
Private Health Care Systems $8 - $171 119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $60 194%
Cigna $59 - $74 881%
Coventry/First Health $122 - $129 1821%
Intergroup $144 - $166 2149%
Humana $148 - $171 2209%
Multiplan $148 - $171 2209%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9100 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals