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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 83735 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Magnesium Testing, Magnesium Testing Is Done To Assess Kidney Function Diabetes And Calcium Phosphorus Or Potassium Absorption. Magnesium Is A Mineral Needed In Trace Amounts To Help The Body Absorb Calcium.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 81 - Independent Laboratory |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $6.70 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 83735 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $6.615 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 83735 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83735 by major payers:
$5.72
BCBS / Anthem
$4.85
UnitedHealthcare
$8.54
Aetna
$9.66
Cigna
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CPT 83735
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Sue Chang
City Of Hope Medical Foundation
$22.67Published rateJason Salsamendi
City Of Hope Medical Foundation
$22.67Published rateWai Kei Wong
City Of Hope Medical Foundation
$19.45Published rateCharles Rohrmann
Association Of University Physicians
$7.50Published rateShanita Evans
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$3.42Published rate
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| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 83586-CPT | Low | Adrenal Gland Function Test, Adrenal Function Tests Measure The Amount Of 17-Ketogenic Steroids In A Urine Sample. The Tests Are Used To Diagnose Cushings Syndrome Or To Evaluate Pituitary Function And Male Hormone (Androgen) Secretion By The Adrenal Glands. |
| 83722-CPT | Low | Ldl Test (Bad Cholesterol), This Test Measures Low Density Lipoproteins (Ldl) Which Transport Cholesterol To Blood Vessels. If The Amounts Increase Then The Risk Of Heart Disease And Blocked Vessels Also Increase. |
| 83735-CPT | Low | Magnesium Testing, Magnesium Testing Is Done To Assess Kidney Function Diabetes And Calcium Phosphorus Or Potassium Absorption. Magnesium Is A Mineral Needed In Trace Amounts To Help The Body Absorb Calcium. |
| 83930-CPT | Low | Test Of Blood Density, Test To Measure The Density Of Particles In The Blood Which Are Responsible For Retaining Or Secreting Water From The Body. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 83735. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology. CPT codes are a set of medical codes used by physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to describe the medical, surgical, and diagnostic services they provide to patients. These codes are essential for accurate billing and processing of claims by insurance companies.
To find out the specific cost of a medical procedure, it's best to use tools designed for price transparency. You can use platforms like Payerprice, which offers a fee schedule lookup tool where you can search with a CPT code and your specific location to get an estimate of costs for various procedures. Additionally, you should contact your insurance provider directly for details on your specific plan's coverage, deductibles, and co-pays, as these will affect your out-of-pocket expenses.
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes describe the medical services and procedures performed by healthcare providers (e.g., an office visit, a surgery, a lab test). ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) codes, on the other hand, describe the diagnosis or reason for the patient's visit (e.g., pneumonia, broken arm, diabetes). Both types of codes are used together on medical bills to explain what was done and why it was done.
Medical costs can vary significantly due to a multitude of factors. These include geographical location (costs are often higher in urban areas), the specific healthcare provider or facility (hospital systems versus independent clinics), insurance negotiation power, the complexity of the procedure, and whether the provider is in-network or out-of-network. The lack of transparent pricing also contributes to this variability.
Information about healthcare price transparency can be found through various resources. Government agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and state health departments often provide guidelines and mandates. Many insurance companies offer tools for their members to estimate costs. For a direct way to look up specific procedure costs using CPT codes and your location, platforms like Payerprice provide a fee schedule lookup tool.
Price transparency in healthcare refers to the practice of making the costs of medical services, procedures, and items clear and accessible to patients before they receive care. The goal is to empower consumers to make informed decisions, compare prices between providers, and understand their potential financial obligations, ultimately fostering competition and potentially lowering healthcare costs.