CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 3.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $23 (343%)
Insurance Median: $21 (313%)
Cash: $23 (343% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (313% 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 313% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 213%). 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 Health Plan $5 - $36 75%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan $6 - $77 90%
Aetna $7 - $99 104%
American Health Plan $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $40 104%
Corvel $7 104%
Healthspring $7 104%
Humana $7 - $126 104%
Prime Health Services $7 104%
Procare Advantage $7 104%
Triwest $7 104%
Injury Management Organization $8 119%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $11 119%
Careworks Fka Rockport $10 149%
Sedgwick $10 149%
Cigna $12 - $108 179%
Midcoast $14 - $99 209%
Quiktrip $14 - $99 209%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor $15 - $104 224%
Independent Medical System $16 - $108 239%
Curative $17 - $117 254%
First Health $18 - $126 269%
Healthsmart $18 - $135 269%
Bluebell Creameries $19 - $135 284%
Private Health Care System $19 - $135 284%
Three Rivers $23 - $162 343%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals