CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Harlingen Medical Center

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 Harlingen Medical Center 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 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, 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
Aetna $6 - $7 90%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 - $12 90%
Molina $6 - $12 90%
Superior Health Plan $6 - $11 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $21 104%
Careworks Worker Compensation Fka Rockport Community Network $7 104%
Cigna $7 - $11 104%
Humana $7 104%
Imperial Insurance Company $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Provider Partners Health Plan $7 104%
San Benito Medical Associates $7 104%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $7 - $11 104%
Tricare $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $8 104%
Veterans Evaluation Services $7 104%
Wellmed $7 104%
Workers Compensation $7 104%
Asserta Health $9 134%
Employer Direct Healthcare $9 134%
Friday Health Plan $9 134%
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative $9 134%
Superior Health Commercial Exchange $9 134%
Corporate Remedies Worker Compensation $10 149%
Naphcare $10 149%
Baker Benefits Administrators $13 194%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals