Magnesium blood test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2284 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $51 — about 7.6× the Medicare rate ($7). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($13).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $90 list price could save about $39 (43%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical | Montclair, NJ | $8 | $97 | ★ 4/5 | 234 min | 15.1% |
| Jefferson Stratford Hospital | Stratford, NJ | $8 | $7 | ★ 2/5 | 235 min | 17.5% |
| Centrastate Medical Center | Freehold, NJ | $8 | $8 | ★ 4/5 | 219 min | 15.8% |
| The University Hospital | Newark, NJ | $8 | $50 | ★ 1/5 | 294 min | 15.6% |
| Jefferson Lansdale Hospital | Lansdale, PA | $8 | $7 | ★ 3/5 | 216 min | 15.9% |
| Jefferson Health-Northeast | Philadelphia, PA | $8 | $7 | ★ 2/5 | 290 min | 15.4% |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | $8 | $7 | ★ 3/5 | 269 min | 15.4% |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | $8 | $8 | ★ 3/5 | 253 min | 16.2% |
| Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital | East Norriton, PA | $8 | $7 | ★ 4/5 | 293 min | 15.6% |
| Marion Regional Medical Center | Hamilton, AL | $8 | $12 | ★ 3/5 | 103 min | 14.8% |
| Northwest Medical Center | Winfield, AL | $8 | $11 | ★ 4/5 | 134 min | 13.8% |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | Maryland Heights, MO | $8 | — | — | — | — |
| St Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $8 | $9 | ★ 2/5 | 181 min | 15.7% |
| McBride Orthopedic Hospital | Oklahoma City, OK | $8 | $23 | — | 63 min | 14.9% |
| Cullman Regional Medical Center | Cullman, AL | $8 | $4 | ★ 2/5 | 158 min | 16.6% |
| Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital | Slidell, LA | $8 | $7 | — | — | 14.4% |
| Geneva General Hospital | Geneva, NY | $8 | $7 | ★ 2/5 | 183 min | 16.9% |
| NYU Langone Hospitals | New York, NY | $8 | $17 | ★ 5/5 | 206 min | 13.1% |
| Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital of Yates | Penn Yan, NY | $8 | $9 | — | 110 min | 15.0% |
| Carrus Lakeside Hospital | Bristow, OK | $8 | — | — | 82 min | — |
| Carrus Behavioral Hospital | Sherman, TX | $8 | — | — | — | — |
| Anaheim Global Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $9 | $7 | ★ 2/5 | 151 min | 14.7% |
| Chapman Global Medical Center | Orange, CA | $9 | $7 | ★ 2/5 | 160 min | 15.2% |
| Orange County Global Medical Center | Santa Ana, CA | $9 | $7 | ★ 2/5 | 183 min | 14.5% |
| Coastal Communities Hospital | Santa Ana, CA | $9 | $7 | ★ 1/5 | 180 min | 16.1% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
What insurers pay for Magnesium blood test
Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $51; Medicare pays $7.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Tricare / VA | 461 |
$6 – $54 |
| Medicare | 599 |
$7 – $38 |
| Medicaid | 373 |
$4 – $24 |
| Independent Health | 50 |
$6 – $18 |
| Amerigroup | 176 |
$3 – $15 |
| Univera | 16 |
$5 – $10 |
| Devoted Health | 242 |
$7 – $12 |
| Molina Healthcare | 570 |
$5 – $43 |
| AmeriHealth | 244 |
$7 – $40 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1569 |
$6 – $95 |
| Humana | 1103 |
$7 – $83 |
| Highmark | 131 |
$4 – $31 |
| EmblemHealth | 62 |
$5 – $61 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 843 |
$6 – $134 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 90 |
$7 – $33 |
| Bright Health | 65 |
$7 – $143 |
| Geisinger | 70 |
$6 – $33 |
| Oscar Health | 205 |
$7 – $51 |
| MVP Health Care | 82 |
$5 – $85 |
| Anthem | 595 |
$6 – $67 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 235 |
$6 – $115 |
| UCare | 61 |
$7 – $71 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1372 |
$7 – $98 |
| SelectHealth | 49 |
$7 – $114 |
| Priority Health | 60 |
$5 – $59 |
| Health Net | 317 |
$6 – $183 |
| Aetna | 1460 |
$7 – $116 |
| Cigna | 1220 |
$7 – $118 |
| Medica | 244 |
$7 – $99 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 58 |
$7 – $84 |
| AvMed | 59 |
$5 – $212 |
| HealthPartners | 270 |
$7 – $98 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 156 |
$9 – $155 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 69 |
$8 – $86 |
| Security Health Plan | 52 |
$7 – $68 |
| Coventry | 164 |
$7 – $150 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 874 |
$12 – $199 |
| Healthcare Highways | 51 |
$29 – $240 |
Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.
Where it’s cheapest
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $13 |
| Maryland | $17 |
| Puerto Rico | $18 |
| Rhode Island | $20 |
| Tennessee | $21 |
| West Virginia | $23 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 2284 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $51, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $90, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $15, a Medicare rate of about $7. Most cash prices fall between $13 and $152 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.
How to save
- Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
- Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
- Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
- Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
- If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.
Frequently asked questions
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