CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $58
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Erlanger Medical Center is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$58

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: $58 (866%)
Insurance Median: $10 (149%)
Cash: $58 (866% 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.

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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 $2 - $12 30%
Amerigroup $3 - $11 45%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $10 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $155 75%
Bluecard - Network P $5 - $19 75%
Bluecard - Network S $5 - $19 75%
Aetna $7 - $95 104%
Alexian $7 - $18 104%
American Health $7 104%
Atrio Health $7 - $16 104%
Bluecare $7 - $37 104%
Caresource $7 - $13 104%
Cigna $7 - $87 104%
Clover $7 104%
Devoted Health $7 - $14 104%
Nhc $7 104%
Upmc $7 104%
Wellpoint $7 104%
Ambetter / Centene $8 119%
Caresource Ga $10 - $17 149%
Caresource Nc $10 - $17 149%
Caresource Tn $10 - $17 149%
Point Comfort Underwriters $13 - $16 194%
Pruitthealth Premier $15 - $19 224%
Pnoa $17 254%
Olympus $107 - $146 1597%
Alliant $146 2179%
First Health $155 - $165 2313%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals