CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Tristar Ashland City Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $893
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Tristar Ashland City Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $893. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 313 North Main St, Ashland City, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$893

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $893 (13328%)
Insurance Median: $9 (134%)
Cash: $893 (13328% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (134% 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 - $446 75%
Ambetter / Centene $7 104%
American Health Advantage $7 104%
Atrio Golden Times $7 104%
Bright Health $7 - $8 104%
Devoted Health Plan $7 104%
Evergreen Hmo $7 104%
Healthspring $7 104%
Humana $7 - $223 104%
Sarah Cannon Research $7 104%
Signature Advantage $7 104%
United $7 - $402 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Zing $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $2,000 134%
Corvel Corporation $10 149%
Novanet $10 149%
Prime Health $10 149%
Cigna $12 - $278 179%
Oscar $20 299%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $164 2448%
Apex Health $170 2537%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $170 2537%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $170 2537%
Amerigroup $277 4134%
Bgfh Singlesource $446 - $759 6657%
Multiplan $491 7328%
Southern Health Partners $536 8000%
Employers Health Network $625 9328%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $669 9985%
Beech Street $821 12254%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 313 North Main St, Ashland City, TN 37015
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Rural Emergency Hospital