CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: $62
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 11.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17 Belmont Ave, Brattleboro, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

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: $62 (925%)

Insurance Median: $78 (1164%)

Cash: $62 (925% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $78 (1164% 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 1164% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1064%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$4 - $87	60%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $92	60%
Amerihealth-Caritas	$7	104%
Cigna	$7 - $92	104%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care	$7 - $84	104%
Humana	$7	104%
Martin'S Point	$7	104%
Multiplan	$7 - $94	104%
Mvp Healthcare	$7 - $87	104%
New Hampshire Healthy Families	$7	104%
New Hampshire Healthy Families (Wellcare)	$7	104%
Wellsense	$7	104%
Vermont Health Plan	$10 - $86	149%
Tufts Health Plan	$19 - $88	284%
Aetna	$78 - $94	1164%
Coventry	$78 - $94	1164%
Health New England	$78 - $94	1164%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $62.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83735.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83735.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.