CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Margaretville Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $56
Cash Discount Price: $127
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Margaretville Memorial Hospital is $56. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $127. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 8.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 42084 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$127

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$56

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: $127 (1896%)

Insurance Median: $56 (836%)

Cash: $127 (1896% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $56 (836% 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 836% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 736%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Oxford	$10	149%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $56	149%
Aetna	$18 - $127	269%
Mvp	$28	418%
Mvp Hmo/Ppo	$34	507%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39 - $56	582%
Medicare (plans)	$56 - $84	836%
Hamaspik (McR)	$56	836%
Mvp Gold (McR)	$56	836%
Self-Pay	$57	851%
Affinity By Molina McR	$59	881%
Cdphp	$61	910%
Emblem Ghi/Hip Ppo/Cbp	$79	1179%
Mvp Exchange	$83	1239%
Emblem Select Care (Exchange)	$86	1284%
Oxford Exchange	$89	1328%
Magnacare Standard	$89	1328%
Todays Options	$92	1373%
Emblem Ghi/Hip Hmo/Epo/Pos	$102	1522%
Multiplan	$104	1552%
First Health	$114	1701%
Magnacare Preferred	$502	7493%

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 $127.
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 Margaretville Memorial 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.