CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6818 Austin Ctr Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $6 (90%)
Insurance Median: $8 (119%)
Cash: $6 (90% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (119% 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
Ambetter / Centene $6 - $8 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $32 90%
Dell Star $6 - $14 90%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $14 90%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $6 - $7 90%
Wellpoint Star Kids $6 90%
Wellpoint Star Plus $6 - $14 90%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $7 - $14 104%
Superior Star $7 104%
Superior Star Foster $7 104%
Superior Star Kids $7 104%
Superior Star Plus $7 104%
Wellpoint Star $7 - $14 104%
Champva $8 - $9 119%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $8 119%
Humana $11 164%
Cigna $16 239%
Seton Performance Plus $16 239%
Aetna $18 - $50 269%
Covenant Health $37 552%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6818 Austin Ctr Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals