CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Corpus Christi North

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $76
Cash Discount Price: $98
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at PAM Specialty Hospital of Corpus Christi North is $76. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 11.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$76

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: $98 (1463%)

Insurance Median: $76 (1134%)

Cash: $98 (1463% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $76 (1134% 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 1134% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1034%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
America'S Choice	$47 - $91	701%
Provider Network Of America	$50 - $97	746%
Quik Trip	$50 - $97	746%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$50 - $97	746%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$50 - $97	746%
Multiplan/Phcs	$54 - $104	806%
Prime Health Services	$57 - $110	851%
Medincrease	$60 - $117	896%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $98.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83735.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm PAM Specialty Hospital of Corpus Christi North is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83735.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.