Magnesium test at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
CPT 83735 · Philadelphia, PA
These are Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 31, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 21 Pennsylvania hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $6.00, median $37.60, highest $1,578.20. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | 0.0 mi | $59.10 | $59.10 | 2026-03-19 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 2.2 mi | $7.71 | $101.00 | 2026-09-15 |
| Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald Darby, PA | 4.6 mi | $1,215.50 | 2026-03-31 | |
| Main Line Hospital Lankenau Wynnewood, PA | 4.8 mi | $37.60 | $94.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ | 4.8 mi | $12.50 | $125.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 mi | $122.00 | $244.00 | 2026-06-01 |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 6.2 mi | $7.71 | 2026-09-15 | |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 6.5 mi | $6.00 | $256.25 | 2026-09-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 83735 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium-Urine line 5874 | outpatient | $342.65 | $342.65 | $9.79 – $308.38 |
| Magnesium, Serum line 5853 | outpatient | $257.78 | $257.78 | $9.79 – $232.00 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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