Blood test, magnesium
Facility: Rehabilitation Hospital Of Overland Park
Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 83735
- Insurance Median: $93
- Cash Discount Price: $125
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.88x 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.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 1388% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1288%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $75 | 1119% |
| Americas Choice Provider Network | $87 | 1299% |
| Quiktrip Corporation | $93 | 1388% |
| Provider Network Of America | $93 | 1388% |
| Velocity | $93 | 1388% |
| Usa Managed Care Organization | $93 | 1388% |
| Multiplan-Phcs | $100 | 1493% |
| Prime Health Services | $106 | 1582% |
| Medincrease | $112 | 1672% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test, magnesium procedure (CPT 83735) at the Rehabilitation Hospital Of Overland Park, the cash price is $125.00, which matches the facility's gross charge. While commercial insurance companies typically pay negotiated rates ranging from $75 to $106 depending on the specific plan, these amounts are generally higher than the cash price. This pricing structure highlights a common billing dynamic where paying out-of-pocket can be more cost-effective than using insurance, especially for patients with high deductibles or those who have already met their annual out-of-pocket maximum. Since the cash rate is the lowest available option in this dataset, patients should consider paying directly to avoid the administrative fees and higher negotiated rates that insurers apply.
To ensure you are receiving the best possible rate, it is important to verify if the facility offers additional discounts for self-pay or prompt-pay arrangements before scheduling your visit. Although the data shows a median negotiated rate of $93.00 across nine payers, this figure represents what insurers agree to pay, not necessarily what you will owe. If you choose to use insurance, be aware that the allowed amount may still exceed the cash price, potentially leading to balance billing if the service is out-of-network, though the No Surprises Act provides protections for emergency and certain non-emergency services at in-network facilities. Always request a detailed, itemized bill to review specific CPT codes and ensure no unbundled charges or services not rendered are included, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors that can be corrected through a formal audit.