CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $63
  • Cash Discount Price: $60
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 9.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$63

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: $60 (896%)
Insurance Median: $63 (940%)
Cash: $60 (896% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $63 (940% 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 940% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 840%). 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
Aetna $7 - $111 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $131 104%
Humana $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $86 104%
Alliance_Premier_Network $18 - $66 269%
Mercycare $18 - $68 269%
Triology $19 - $84 284%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $20 - $106 299%
Security_Health_Plan $20 - $88 299%
Alliance $21 - $78 313%
Hfn $21 - $106 313%
United_Healthcare $21 - $117 313%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $22 - $81 328%
Beloit_Health_System $22 - $80 328%
Cigna $22 - $83 328%
Health_Partners_Insurance $23 - $84 343%
Health_Payment_Systems $23 - $85 343%
Dean_Health_Plan $24 - $88 358%
Medical_Associates $25 - $91 373%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $26 - $97 388%
Wps $26 - $105 388%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $29 - $106 433%
Chorus_Community $30 - $110 448%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $30 - $110 448%
Multiplan $30 - $127 448%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $30 - $110 448%
Coventry $32 - $117 478%
Dean_Care $32 - $117 478%
Healthsmart $33 - $121 493%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals