CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Hancock County Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Hancock County Hospital is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 5.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1519 Main Street Hwy 33, Sneedville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $11 (164%)
Insurance Median: $35 (522%)
Cash: $11 (164% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (522% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 522% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 422%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $37 30%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $35 75%
Aetna $6 - $35 90%
Molina Healthcare $6 - $37 90%
Optima Health $6 90%
Sentara Health $13 - $35 194%
Amerigroup $14 - $35 209%
Cigna $14 - $37 209%
Medcost $23 343%
Ambetter / Centene $35 522%
Humana $35 522%
Managed Medicaire $35 522%
Medicare (plans) $35 522%
United Mine Workers Of America $35 522%
Wellcare $35 - $49 522%
Devoted Health Plan $37 552%
Nhc Advantage $37 552%
First Health Coventry $39 582%
Seven Corners, Inc. $49 731%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1519 Main Street Hwy 33, Sneedville, TN 37869
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals