CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $82
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $82. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1413 John B White Sr Blvd Suite D, Spartanburg, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$82

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $82 (1224%)
Insurance Median: $29 (433%)
Cash: $82 (1224% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (433% 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 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). 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
Humana $6 - $9 90%
Tricare $6 90%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $7 90%
Absolute Total Care Prime $7 104%
Aetna $7 - $111 104%
Blue Choice Healthplan Of Sc $7 - $8 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $58 104%
Choicecare Network $7 - $107 104%
Cigna $7 - $101 104%
Liberty Advantage $7 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 - $9 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 - $38 104%
Molina $7 - $9 104%
Select Health $7 - $9 104%
Veterans Administration $7 104%
Windsor Health Plan $7 104%
Bluechoice Healthplan Of Sc $8 - $61 119%
Sc Workers Compensation $9 134%
Wellpath Select Inc $9 134%
Celtic Insurance Company $12 179%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace-Upstate $30 448%
Promise Health Plan $63 940%
Value Options $63 940%
Preferred Care, Inc $88 1313%
Chp Direct Supermed Network $91 1358%
Medcost $93 1388%
Atlantic Packaging $94 1403%
Aps Healthcare Bethesda Inc $101 1507%
Medcost Preferred $103 1537%
Multiplan $112 1672%
Companion Benefit Alternatives $126 1881%
Miscellaneous $126 1881%
Self Pay $126 1881%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1413 John B White Sr Blvd Suite D, Spartanburg, SC 29306
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals