CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $130
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $130. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$130

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: $130 (1940%)
Insurance Median: $8 (119%)
Cash: $130 (1940% 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 $5 - $7 75%
Curative $5 75%
Driscoll Health Plan $6 90%
Superior Health $6 90%
Ambetter / Centene $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 104%
Christus Health Plan $7 104%
Christus Spohn Health Network $7 - $78 104%
Cigna $7 104%
Ilumed Aco Reach $7 104%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas $7 104%
Texas Independence Health Plan $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 104%
Wellcare Complete $7 104%
Wellmed $7 104%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $7 104%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $8 - $97 119%
Prime Health Services $9 - $110 134%
Ninety Degree Benefits $10 149%
Sana Benefits $10 149%
Healthcare Highways $71 1060%
America'S Choice Provider Network $91 1358%
Provider Network Of America $97 1448%
Quik Trip $97 1448%
Usa Managed Care Organization $97 1448%
Multiplan/Phcs $104 1552%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL