CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Newport Community Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $40
Cash Discount Price: $50
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Newport Community Hospital is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 5.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 714 West Pine Street, Newport, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$40

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: $50 (746%)

Insurance Median: $40 (597%)

Cash: $50 (746% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $40 (597% 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 597% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 497%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Bcidaho	$23 - $44	343%
Molina	$23 - $39	343%
Pacificsource	$23 - $25	343%
Wellcare	$23 - $26	343%
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $49	358%
Wellpoint	$25 - $28	373%
Aetna	$37 - $41	552%
Premera	$40 - $44	597%
Cigna	$42 - $47	627%
Multiplan	$43 - $48	642%
Asuris	$45 - $49	672%
Firstchoice	$45 - $50	672%
Regence_Wa	$45 - $49	672%

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 $50.
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 Newport Community 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.