CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $128
  • Cash Discount Price: $498
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc is $128. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $498. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 19.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$498

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$128

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: $498 (7433%)
Insurance Median: $128 (1910%)
Cash: $498 (7433% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $128 (1910% 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 1910% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1810%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $6 - $7 90%
Amerigroup $6 - $7 90%
Centennial Care $6 90%
El Paso First Health Plans $6 90%
Molina Healthcare $6 - $14 90%
St David’S Hospice $6 - $7 90%
United $6 - $298 90%
Western Sky Community Care $6 - $7 90%
Alignment Health Plan $7 104%
American Health Plan Of Texas $7 104%
Arcadian Health Plan $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $51 104%
Cigna $7 - $72 104%
Clover Insurance Company $7 104%
Devoted Health $7 104%
Humana $7 104%
Imperial Insurance $7 104%
Provider Partners Health Plan $7 104%
Pyramid Life $7 104%
Shared Health $7 104%
Superior Health Plan $7 - $40 104%
Triwest Health Alliance $7 104%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $17 104%
Wellcare Of Tx $7 104%
Wellmed $7 104%
Molina Healthcare Mcr $8 119%
Universal Health Pffs Nc $8 119%
Bravo Health $9 134%
Corvel Corporation $13 194%
Oscar $23 343%
Bienvivir Senior Health $39 - $113 582%
Healthcare Highways $45 - $127 672%
First Health $104 - $298 1552%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $104 - $364 1552%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $107 - $457 1597%
Sheriff'S Dept El Paso County Detention $116 - $331 1731%
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo $116 - $331 1731%
Southwest Medical Provider Network $128 - $364 1910%
Advantage Care Network $139 - $397 2075%
El Paso First Health Plan $139 - $397 2075%
Prime Health $139 - $397 2075%
Texas Workforce Commission $146 - $417 2179%
Multiplan $151 - $430 2254%
Phcs $151 - $430 2254%
Integrated Medical Systems $162 - $463 2418%
Samsa $162 - $463 2418%
Danmark - International Contract $174 - $496 2597%
Galaxy Health Network $174 - $496 2597%
Medcorp Southwest $186 - $530 2776%
Usa Managed Care $190 - $629 2836%
Affiliated Healthcare $197 - $563 2940%
National Provider Network $209 - $596 3119%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79902
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals