CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Multicare Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Multicare Valley Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12606 East Mission Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $30 (448%)
Insurance Median: $8 (119%)
Cash: $30 (448% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (119% 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
Coordinated Care $3 45%
Molina $3 - $12 45%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $8 45%
Wellpoint $3 45%
Community Health Plan Of Washington $4 - $11 60%
Aetna $7 - $8 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 104%
Premera $7 - $8 104%
Regence $7 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Cigna $8 119%
Kaiser $8 119%
Pacificsource $8 119%
Regence/Asuris $10 149%
Ambetter / Centene $12 179%
First Choice $29 - $52 433%
First Health $54 806%
Multiplan/Phcs $54 806%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 12606 East Mission Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals