CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Columbus Community Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $87
Cash Discount Price: $72
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Columbus Community Hospital is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 12.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$87

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: $72 (1075%)

Insurance Median: $87 (1299%)

Cash: $72 (1075% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $87 (1299% 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 1299% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1199%). 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
Dean Health Plan	$7 - $58	104%
My Choice Wisconsin	$7 - $8	104%
Quartz	$7 - $87	104%
Security Health Plan	$7 - $99	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $110	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $102	119%
Icare	$8 - $38	119%
Alliance	$19	284%
Cigna	$78 - $79	1164%
Health Payment Systems	$98 - $99	1463%
Trilogy	$107 - $108	1597%
Wps	$109 - $111	1627%
Healtheos	$113 - $123	1687%
First Health	$114 - $116	1701%
Humana	$117 - $119	1746%

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 $72.
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 Columbus 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.