CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carr 2 Bo Sabalos, Mayaguez, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $28 (418%)
Insurance Median: $9 (134%)
Cash: $28 (418% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (134% 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.

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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
Plan Vital $6 - $9 90%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Fondo Seguro Estado $8 119%
International Medical Card $9 134%
Mmm $9 134%
Privado $9 134%
Triple S $9 134%
Acaa $10 149%
Humana $10 149%
Prossam $10 149%
Mapfre $15 224%
McS Classicare $15 224%
Medical Card System $15 224%
Palic $15 224%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Carr 2 Bo Sabalos, Mayaguez, PR 00682
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals