CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Oakbend Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Oakbend Medical Center is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 3.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $24 (358%)
Insurance Median: $21 (313%)
Cash: $24 (358% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (313% 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 313% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 213%). 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 $5 75%
Ambetter / Centene $7 - $138 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $23 104%
Friday Health Plan Mcr $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Friday Health Plan-All Other Plans $8 119%
Humana $72 - $78 1075%
Medicaid / KanCare $120 1791%
Wellcare Mcare-All Plans $126 1881%
Community Health Choice-All Plans $132 1970%
Oscar - All Plans $150 2239%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX 77469
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals