CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $25
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at University Health System, Inc is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $25 (373%)
Insurance Median: $12 (179%)
Cash: $25 (373% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (179% 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
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $69 30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $63 75%
Aetna $6 - $69 90%
Cigna $6 - $74 90%
American Health $7 104%
Choicecare $7 104%
Devoted Health $7 104%
Humana $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Nhc $7 104%
Upmc Health Plan $7 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $7 104%
Wellpoint $7 - $9 104%
Bluecare $10 149%
Tenncare $10 149%
Multiplan $11 - $59 164%
Novanet $12 179%
Coventry $13 - $69 194%
Beechstreet $14 - $74 209%
First Health $15 224%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $39 582%
Nx Health $59 881%
Phcs $59 881%
Naphcare $64 955%
Prime Health $74 - $98 1104%
Seven Corners $74 1104%
Usa $78 1164%
Evolutions $88 1313%
Galaxy $88 1313%
Healthsmart $88 1313%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals