Blood test, magnesium
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc
Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 83735
- Insurance Median: $7
- Cash Discount Price: $25
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Smarthealth | $6 - $9 | 90% |
| Humana | $7 | 104% |
| Medicare (plans) | $7 | 104% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $7 - $19 | 104% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $7 | 104% |
| Providrs Care | $7 | 104% |
| Va | $7 | 104% |
| Aetna | $7 | 104% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $11 | 164% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $29 - $90 | 433% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test, magnesium procedure (CPT 83735), the facility's cash median price of $25.00 is significantly lower than the Medicare benchmark of $6.70, which serves as the federal baseline for true healthcare costs. While commercial negotiated rates typically range from 200% to 300% of Medicare, this specific service shows a cash price that is roughly 3.7 times higher than the Medicare rate, suggesting that for patients with high-deductible plans, paying out-of-pocket might not be the most cost-effective option if their insurance allows a negotiated rate close to the facility's standard billing. It is important to note that the data provided does not include a median_paid figure, indicating that the actual amount paid by insured patients varies widely depending on individual plan deductibles and co-pays, which can sometimes result in higher out-of-pocket costs than the cash price.
The facility, Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc, is a voluntary non-profit acute care hospital located in Manhattan, KS (ZIP 66502), and holds a facility rating of 4. While the provided data does not explicitly list state or county average comparisons for this specific CPT code, patients are encouraged to verify their specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling, as in-network rates can vary significantly between payers. For instance, Blue Cross Blue Shield has a wide range of 29 to 90 plans associated with this code, whereas other payers like Smarthealth and Medicaid/KanCare have much narrower ranges. Patients should ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to