CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Methodist Hospital Atascosa

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $371
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Methodist Hospital Atascosa is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $371. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1905 Hwy 97 East, Jourdanton, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$371

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $371 (5537%)
Insurance Median: $11 (164%)
Cash: $371 (5537% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (164% 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.

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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%
Community First Health Plans $6 - $135 90%
Molina $6 90%
United $6 - $226 90%
Wellmed $6 90%
American Health Plan Of Texas $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $148 104%
Clover Insurance $7 104%
Devoted Health $7 104%
Gonzaba Medical Group $7 104%
Humana $7 104%
Ilumed $7 104%
Integranet $7 104%
Superior Health $7 - $25 104%
Texas Independent Health Plan $7 104%
Triwest $7 104%
Triwest Health Alliance $7 104%
Triwest Va Pccc $7 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Focus Healthcare Management $9 134%
Cigna $11 - $15 164%
Focus Health Solutions $16 239%
Healthcare Highways $16 239%
Oscar $18 269%
Imperial Insurance $46 - $95 687%
Valenz $84 - $176 1254%
Evry Health $88 - $185 1313%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $132 - $276 1970%
Multiplan $180 - $426 2687%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1905 Hwy 97 East, Jourdanton, TX 78026
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals