CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Medical Center Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 2.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

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: $77 (1149%)

Insurance Median: $14 (209%)

Cash: $77 (1149% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (209% 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 209% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 109%). 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

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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
Geha	$3	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $9	45%
Corvel Wc	$5	75%
Ambetter / Centene	$6 - $7	90%
Amerigroup	$6	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $52	90%
Community Health Choice	$6	90%
First Care Health Plan	$6	90%
Medicaid / KanCare	$6	90%
Superior Chips	$6	90%
Superior Health Plan	$6	90%
Aetna	$7 - $80	104%
Care Improvement Plus	$7	104%
Humana	$7	104%
Novitas Solutions	$7	104%
Triwest Va Ccn	$7	104%
Wellcare By Allwell	$7	104%
Group Resources	$8	119%
Workers Comp	$13	194%
Health Select	$18 - $52	269%
90 Degree Benefits	$22 - $58	328%
Caprock	$29 - $34	433%
Cigna	$31	463%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$32 - $73	478%
State Comptroller	$60	896%
Texas Mutual Wc	$80	1194%
Firstcare	$85	1269%

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 $77.
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 Medical Center 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.