CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Hendrick Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $141
Cash Discount Price: $351
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Hendrick Medical Center is $141. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $351. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 21.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Pine, Abilene, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$351

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$141

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: $351 (5239%)

Insurance Median: $141 (2104%)

Cash: $351 (5239% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $141 (2104% 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 2104% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2004%). 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
Firstcare Star	$10	149%
Superior Health Plan	$11	164%
Wellpoint (Formerly Known As Amerigroup)	$11	164%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$22 - $155	328%
Baylor Scott And White Health Plan	$103	1537%
UnitedHealthcare	$137 - $193	2045%
Cigna	$211	3149%
Aetna	$221	3299%
Private Healthcare Systems	$228 - $281	3403%
Healthsmart	$263	3925%
Omni Networks	$263 - $299	3925%
Multiplan	$313	4672%

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 $351.
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 Hendrick Medical Center 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.