CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $908
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Valley Regional Medical Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $908. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$908

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $908 (13552%)
Insurance Median: $13 (194%)
Cash: $908 (13552% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (194% 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 - $71 90%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $6 90%
Molina Healthcare $6 - $14 90%
Texas Health Network $6 90%
United $6 - $409 90%
Usa Mco $6 90%
American Health Plan $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $409 104%
Cigna $7 - $24 104%
Humana $7 - $86 104%
Independent Medical System $7 104%
Molina $7 104%
Physicians Health Choice $7 104%
Prominence Health $7 104%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $7 104%
Shared Health $7 104%
Superior Health Plan $7 - $64 104%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $7 104%
Wellmed $7 104%
Superior $10 149%
Corvel Corporation $13 194%
Omni Healthcare $14 209%
Oscar $16 239%
Healthcare Highways $20 299%
Texas Workforce Commission $218 3254%
Averde Health $300 4478%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $390 - $772 5821%
First Health $522 7791%
National Healthcare Solutions $545 8134%
Southwest Medical $545 8134%
Coastal Comp $590 8806%
Total E&P Mexico $590 8806%
Affiliated Healthcare $617 9209%
Mcm Maxcare $726 10836%
Pronet Ppo $726 10836%
Usa Managed Care $726 10836%
Beech Street $817 12194%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals