CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Tristar Northcrest Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $702
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Tristar Northcrest Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $702. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$702

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: $702 (10478%)
Insurance Median: $7 (104%)
Cash: $702 (10478% 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
Wellpoint $3 45%
Aetna $5 - $630 75%
Alive Hospice $7 104%
Ambetter / Centene $7 104%
American Health Advantage $7 104%
Amerigroup $7 104%
Atrio Golden Times $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $9 104%
Bright Health $7 - $8 104%
Devoted Health Plan $7 104%
Evergreen Hmo $7 104%
Healthspring $7 104%
Humana $7 - $27 104%
Molina $7 104%
United $7 - $567 104%
Wellcare $7 - $9 104%
Zing $7 104%
Novanet $10 149%
Prime Health $10 149%
Cigna $12 - $369 179%
Oscar $20 299%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $28 - $239 418%
City Of Springfield $94 - $818 1403%
Multiplan $113 - $1,032 1687%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals