CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $129
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 19.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$129

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: $135 (2015%)
Insurance Median: $129 (1925%)
Cash: $135 (2015% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $129 (1925% 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 1925% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1825%). 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 - $188 90%
Amerigroup $6 - $7 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $245 90%
Cook Childrens $6 90%
Molina $6 - $7 90%
Superior Wellcare $6 - $7 90%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $8 90%
American Health $7 104%
Healthspring $7 104%
Humana $7 104%
Fort Worth Firefighters $13 - $163 194%
City Of Fort Worth $17 - $126 254%
Quick Trip $22 - $169 328%
Phcs $26 - $199 388%
Cigna $27 - $252 403%
Healthsmart $28 - $225 418%
Galaxy $32 - $235 478%
Multiplan $32 - $233 478%
Usa $32 - $235 478%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals