CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Blount Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $10
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Blount Memorial Hospital is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 907 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$10

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: $42 (627%)

Insurance Median: $10 (149%)

Cash: $42 (627% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $10 (149% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$3 - $9	45%
Golden Rule Insurance Company [2991]	$4	60%
Oxford Health Plans [2992]	$4	60%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $8	60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $7	75%
Cigna	$5 - $9	75%
Mvp Health Care [3037]	$5	75%
Tricare	$6	90%
Humana	$7	104%
Medicare (plans)	$7	104%
Ambetter / Centene	$10	149%
Consociate Health Contracted [4835]	$15	224%
Fairos/Occunet Contracted [4837]	$15	224%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace - Midlands [5400]	$31	463%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace-Upstate [5200]	$31	463%
Promise Health Plan Contracted [2401]	$47 - $81	701%
Orangeburg Senior Helping Center Pace [5401]	$54	806%
Bob Jones Univ-Pai [821]	$81	1209%
Preferred Administrators Contracted [2839]	$94	1403%
Medcost [2940]	$100 - $112	1493%
Atlantic Packaging Contracted [4833]	$101	1507%
Aps Healthcare System [2981]	$108	1612%
Multiplan/Phcs Contracted [2950]	$120	1791%
Aetna	$122	1821%
Meritain Health Contracted [2200]	$122	1821%
Nippon [2300]	$122	1821%
Vsp Vision Care [2986]	$122	1821%
First Health Contracted [2952]	$126	1881%
Furman Int/Allen University Student [2951]	$126	1881%
Quiktrip-First Health [3067]	$126	1881%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $42.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83735.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Blount Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83735.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.