CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Methodist Richardson Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $17
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Methodist Richardson Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2831 E President George Bush Highway, Richardson, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $17 (254%)
Insurance Median: $9 (134%)
Cash: $17 (254% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (134% 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
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $7 75%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 - $23 90%
Aetna $7 - $11 104%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099] $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $25 104%
Cigna $7 - $12 104%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005] $7 104%
Globalhealth [1003] $7 104%
Humana $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Procare Advantage [7018] $7 104%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025] $7 104%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015] $7 104%
Ust Health Proof [1005] $7 104%
Wellcare [7016] $7 104%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005] $8 119%
Coralvita [9216] $8 119%
Bright Healthcare [2222] $9 134%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057] $9 134%
Molina [3017] $10 149%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071] $10 149%
90 Degree Benefit [3057] $11 164%
Allied National [2031] $11 164%
Ambetter / Centene $11 164%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058] $11 164%
Friday Health Plan [2061] $11 164%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073] $12 179%
Web Tpa [3049] $12 179%
Evry Health [1013] $13 194%
Sana Benefits [3069] $13 194%
Velocity [3070] $13 194%
Health Plans Inc [5017] $17 254%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059] $17 254%
Dart Member Care [3039] $18 269%
Healthscope Benefits [2052] $18 269%
Healthscope Benefits [3063] $18 269%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2831 E President George Bush Highway, Richardson, TX 75082
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals