CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Colleton Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $291
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Colleton Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $291. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Robertson Boulevard, Walterboro, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$291

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $291 (4343%)
Insurance Median: $7 (104%)
Cash: $291 (4343% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (104% 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
Absolute Total Care $1 - $57 15%
Nhc Advantage $2 - $60 30%
Pruitt Health $2 - $60 30%
Employers Health Network $4 - $142 60%
United $4 - $167 60%
Value Option $4 - $158 60%
Vocational Rehab $4 - $170 60%
Aetna $5 - $182 75%
Cigna $5 - $203 75%
Humana $5 - $284 75%
Medcost $5 - $230 75%
Evernorth $6 - $252 90%
Mhnet $6 - $236 90%
Arcadian $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $299 104%
Boldage Pace $7 104%
Clover $7 104%
Devoted Health $7 104%
Eon Health $7 104%
First Health $7 - $284 104%
Molina $7 - $20 104%
Multiplan $7 - $268 104%
North American Administrators $7 - $268 104%
Novanet $7 - $284 104%
Odyssey Hospice $7 104%
Prime Health $7 - $268 104%
United Behavioral Health $7 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Align Networks $8 119%
Universal Healthcare Group $8 119%
Blue Choice $9 134%
Corvel Corporation $9 134%
Employer'S Health Network $9 134%
Heritage Summit $10 149%
Seven Corners $12 179%
Select Health $13 194%
Medical Development $14 209%
Naphcare $14 209%
Sc State Employees $24 - $27 358%
Blue Choice Health Plan $42 - $44 627%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 Robertson Boulevard, Walterboro, SC 29488
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals