CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $60
  • Cash Discount Price: $92
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 8.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$92

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$60

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: $92 (1373%)
Insurance Median: $60 (896%)
Cash: $92 (1373% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $60 (896% 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 896% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 796%). 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 - $27 90%
Aetna $7 - $81 104%
Amerihealth Caritas $7 - $11 104%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $7 - $11 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $8 104%
Upmc Work Partners $7 104%
Geisinger $11 164%
Pa Health & Wellness $12 179%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $58 194%
Cigna $61 - $81 910%
Intergroup $76 1134%
Coventry/First Health $107 1597%
Preferred Healthcare System $122 1821%
Humana $130 1940%
Private Health Care Systems $130 1940%
Multiplan $141 2104%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals