CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Preston Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $51
  • Cash Discount Price: $27
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Preston Memorial Hospital is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 7.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Memorial Drive, Kingwood, WV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$51

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: $27 (403%)
Insurance Median: $51 (761%)
Cash: $27 (403% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $51 (761% 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 761% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 661%). 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
Advantra $3 - $104 45%
Aetna $3 - $155 45%
Humana $3 - $104 45%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $118 45%
Medicare (plans) $3 - $140 45%
Uhc_Va $3 - $104 45%
Upmc $3 - $109 45%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Aca $4 - $126 60%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Pos $4 - $139 60%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Ppo $4 - $139 60%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Traditional $4 - $153 60%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $155 60%
4_Most $5 - $168 75%
Cigna $5 - $159 75%
Geha $5 - $164 75%
Health $5 - $168 75%
Unicare $103 1537%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 150 Memorial Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals