CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Mc Camey Hospital

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $84
  • Cash Discount Price: $95
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Mc Camey Hospital is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 12.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Hwy 305 South, McCamey, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$84

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: $95 (1418%)
Insurance Median: $84 (1254%)
Cash: $95 (1418% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $84 (1254% 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 1254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1154%). 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
Superior Healthplan $6 90%
Wellpoint $6 - $104 90%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $84 104%
Capstar $10 149%
Firstcare Star $47 - $58 701%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $77 - $112 1149%
Aetna $84 - $108 1254%
Humana $84 - $102 1254%
Multiplan $84 1254%
Cigna $102 1522%
Three Rivers Provider $108 1612%
Galaxy $114 1701%
Healthsmart $114 1701%
Swhp Mco $114 1701%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 Hwy 305 South, McCamey, TX 79752
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals