CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land LLC

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $145
  • Cash Discount Price: $193
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land LLC is $145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $193. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 21.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7622 Branford Pl, Sugar Land, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$193

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$145

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: $193 (2881%)
Insurance Median: $145 (2164%)
Cash: $193 (2881% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $145 (2164% 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 2164% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2064%). 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
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $6 90%
America'S Choice Provider Network $135 2015%
Quik Trip $145 2164%
Usa Managed Care Organization $145 2164%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $145 2164%
Multiplan/Phcs $154 2299%
Prime Health Services $164 2448%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7622 Branford Pl, Sugar Land, TX 77479
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL