CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Comanche County Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Comanche County Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $31 (463%)
Insurance Median: $17 (254%)
Cash: $31 (463% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (254% 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 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). 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
Swhp Comm - All Other Plans $3 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $17 239%
Choicecare Comm - All Other Plans $17 254%
Choicecare Mcr Adv $17 254%
Humana $17 - $33 254%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $17 254%
Pphp Mcr Adv - All Plans $17 254%
Superior Epo/Hmo - All Plans $17 254%
Swhp Mcr Adv $17 254%
Wellmed Mcr Adv - All Plans $17 254%
Alliance Wc - All Plans $26 388%
Aetna $30 448%
Molina Mcaid $30 448%
Swhp Mcaid $30 448%
Cigna $31 463%
Occunet - All Plans $35 522%
First Care Hmo - All Other Plans $40 597%
First Care Hmo Self Funded $40 597%
Mpi - All Plans $42 627%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX 76442
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals