CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $41 (612%)
Insurance Median: $17 (254%)
Cash: $41 (612% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (254% 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 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). 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
Texas Healthspring $3 45%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $7 75%
Aetna $7 - $13 104%
Allwell $7 104%
Amerigroup $7 - $18 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $25 104%
Christus Health $7 - $9 104%
Community First $7 - $18 104%
Coventry $7 104%
Devoted Health Plan $7 104%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $7 104%
El Paso First $7 104%
First Care $7 104%
Humana $7 - $18 104%
Imperial Health Plan $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Molina $7 104%
Procare Advantage $7 104%
Provider Partners Health Plan $7 104%
Shared Health Insurance Company $7 104%
Superior $7 104%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $7 104%
Texas Independence Health Plan $7 104%
Triwest $7 104%
Us Imaging Network $7 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Employer Direct $8 119%
Gilsbar Inc. $9 134%
Naphcare Inc. $13 194%
Cigna $27 - $34 403%
Community First Health Plan $46 - $66 687%
Healthcare Highways $47 - $67 701%
Christian Brothers Services $57 - $82 851%
First Health $68 - $97 1015%
Healthsmart $68 - $119 1015%
Multiplan $68 - $97 1015%
Phcs $68 - $97 1015%
Five Point Credit Union $73 - $104 1090%
Medicus Internatiaonal $78 - $112 1164%
Beech Street $83 - $119 1239%
Health Management Network $83 - $119 1239%
Provider Select $83 - $119 1239%
National Choicecare $99 - $142 1478%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX 78251
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals