Assay of osteocalcin at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

2700 E Broad Street, Mansfield, TX · Methodisthealthsystem · · NPI 1689629941

Source: hospital's published price file ↗ · Published Mar 21, 2026 · Ingested Sep 17, 2026

$32.50

Cash price

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Discounted cash price

What a hospital charges a self-pay patient who pays directly, without going through insurance — usually well below the gross charge.

Example: A CT scan has a $3,200 gross charge but an $850 discounted cash price. Ask for it by name when scheduling — hospitals don't always advertise it up front.

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What you pay up front if you don't use insurance.

$65.00

Gross charge

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Gross charge (chargemaster price)

The hospital's full, undiscounted list price — pulled from its internal "chargemaster" price list. Almost no one actually pays this.

Example: A chest X-ray has a gross charge of $1,450. The same hospital's discounted cash price for the same X-ray is $180 — the gross charge mostly anchors negotiations, not what patients pay.

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The hospital's undiscounted list price — almost no one pays this.

$23.82 with UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICAID MANAGED CARE [5015] vs $107.14 with WELLPOINT MEDICAID MANAGED CARE [5001] — same scan, same building. Share

Negotiated rates by payer
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Negotiated rate

The price a specific insurance plan agreed to pay the hospital for a service — it varies by insurer, and even by plan within the same insurer.

Example: The same knee MRI has a negotiated rate of $904 with one insurer's PPO plan and $1,509 with another's — identical hospital, identical scan.

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Payer
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Payer

The insurance company footing the bill — Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, and so on.

Example: "Blue Cross Blue Shield" is the payer. Its negotiated rate for an MRI might be $904, while a different payer's negotiated rate for the same scan is $1,509.

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Plan
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Plan

The specific product an insurer sells — e.g. "Blue Cross PPO 500" — which sets your deductible, coinsurance and negotiated rates.

Example: Two people both insured by Aetna can owe very different amounts for the same MRI: $50 with an HMO plan's flat copay, or the full $1,200 toward a high-deductible PPO plan's unmet deductible.

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Negotiated rate vs. cash
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICAID MANAGED CARE [5015] MHS HB UNITED MEDICAID STAR PLUS MMMC $23.82 ↓ -27%
MEDICAID [4000] MHS HB TEXAS HEALTHY WOMEN MMMC $25.07 ↓ -23%
WELLCARE [7016] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MMMC $29.85 ↓ -8%
UST HEALTH PROOF [1005] MHS HB UHC MEDICARE COMPLETE MMMC $29.85 ↓ -8%
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7010] MHS HB UHC MEDICARE DIRECT MMMC $29.85 ↓ -8%
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7010] MHS HB UHC MEDICARE COMPLETE MMMC $29.85 ↓ -8%
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [3044] MHS HB UHC MEDICARE COMPLETE MMMC $29.85 ↓ -8%
BCBS MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7002] MHS HB BCBS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MMMC $29.85 ↓ -8%
UHC AARP SECURE HORIZONS [7023] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MMMC $29.85 ↓ -8%
TEXAN PLUS HMO MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7009] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MMMC $29.85 ↓ -8%
SUPERIOR MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7008] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MMMC $29.85 ↓ -8%
COVID19 HRSA UNINSURED TESTING AND TREATMENT FUND [6005] MHS HB UNINSURED COVID-19 MMMC $29.85 ↓ -8%
GENERIC MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7004] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MMMC $29.85 ↓ -8%
AETNA MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7000] MHS HB AETNA GOLDEN MMMC $29.85 ↓ -8%
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7019] MHS HB MUTUAL OF OMAHA MMMC $30.45 ↓ -6%
MOLINA MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7007] MHS HB MOLINA MEDICARE MMMC $31.34 ↓ -4%
AMERICAN HEALTH ADVANTAGE OF TEXAS [7099] MHS HB 105% MEDICARE MMMC $31.34 ↓ -4%
CARE N CARE MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7003] MHS HB SCOTT AND WHITE MEDICARE MMMC $31.34 ↓ -4%
CIGNA MEDICARE [7011] MHS HB 105% MEDICARE MMMC $31.34 ↓ -4%
GLOBALHEALTH [1003] MHS HB GLOBAL HEALTH MMMC $31.34 ↓ -4%
PROCARE ADVANTAGE [7018] MHS HB SCOTT AND WHITE MEDICARE MMMC $31.34 ↓ -4%
SCOTT AND WHITE MEDICARE [9911] MHS HB SCOTT AND WHITE MEDICARE MMMC $31.34 ↓ -4%
BCBS MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7002] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE 106% MMMC $31.64 ↓ -3%
CIGNA MEDICARE [7011] MHS HB UHC WELLMED MMMC $31.64 ↓ -3%
HUMANA COMMERCIAL [2051] MHS HB HUMANA MEDICARE MMMC $31.64 ↓ -3%
HUMANA MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7005] MHS HB HUMANA MEDICARE MMMC $31.64 ↓ -3%
HUMANA MEDICARE TRANSPLANT [7013] MHS HB HUMANA MEDICARE MMMC $31.64 ↓ -3%
OPTUM TRANSPLANT NETWORK MEDICARE [7012] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE 106% MMMC $31.64 ↓ -3%
SOUTHWESTERN HEALTH RESOURCES SWHR [7015] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE 106% MMMC $31.64 ↓ -3%
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7010] MHS HB UHC WELLMED MMMC $31.64 ↓ -3%
WELLPOINT MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7001] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE 106% MMMC $31.64 ↓ -3%
MULTIPLAN MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7022] MHS HB MULTIPLAN ADVANTAGE MMMC $31.94 ↓ -2%
UNITED HEALTHCARE MANAGED CARE [3021] MHS HB UHC EXCHANGE MMMC $31.94 ↓ -2%
PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN [7025] MHS HB PROVIDERS PARTNER HEALTH MMMC $32.24 ↓ -1%
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE CONCEPTS [8005] MHS HB CITY OF PLANO MMMC $37.31 ↑ +15%
OSCAR INSURANCE COMPANY [2057] MHS HB OSCAR HMO MMMC $38.81 ↑ +19%
BRIGHT HEALTHCARE [2222] MHS HB BRIGHT HEALTH MMMC $41.79 ↑ +29%
MOLINA [3017] MHS HB MOLINA MARKETPLACE MMMC $43.28 ↑ +33%
WELLPOINT MARKETPLACE EXCHANGE [3071] MHS HB WELLPOINT TEXAS ESSENTIALS MMMC $46.27 ↑ +42%
BCBS [3001] MHS HB BCBS MY BLUE HEALTH MMMC $47.16 ↑ +45%
KEMPTON GROUP ADMINISTRATORS, TOWER EXTRUSIONS [3061] MHS HB TOWER EXTRUSIONS MMMC $47.76 ↑ +47%
AETNA [3000] MHS HB AETNA CVS MMMC $48.36 ↑ +49%
AETNA [3000] MHS HB AETNA EXCHANGE MMMC $48.36 ↑ +49%
ENTRUST/90 DEGREE [2058] MHS HB 90 DEGREE MMMC $49.25 ↑ +52%
90 DEGREE BENEFIT [3057] MHS HB 90 DEGREE MMMC $49.25 ↑ +52%
ALLIED NATIONAL [2031] MHS HB 90 DEGREE MMMC $49.25 ↑ +52%
FRIDAY HEALTH PLAN [2061] MHS HB FRIDAY HEALTH MMMC $50.75 ↑ +56%
AMBETTER SUPERIOR [3051] MHS HB AMBETTER SUPERIOR MMMC $51.04 ↑ +57%
IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANIES [3073] MHS HB IMPERIAL MANAGED CARE MMMC $53.73 ↑ +65%
CIGNA [3004] MHS HB CUSTOM INK MMMC $55.22 ↑ +70%
WEB TPA [3049] MHS HB CUSTOM INK MMMC $55.22 ↑ +70%
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR [8004] MHS HB WORKERS COMP MMMC $59.70 ↑ +84%
TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT [8006] MHS HB WORKERS COMP MMMC $59.70 ↑ +84%
GENERIC WORKERS COMP TX PAR [8002] MHS HB WORKERS COMP MMMC $59.70 ↑ +84%
SANA BENEFITS [3069] MHS HB SANA MMMC $59.70 ↑ +84%
EVRY HEALTH [1013] MHS HB EVRY MMMC $59.70 ↑ +84%
VELOCITY [3070] MHS HB VELOCITY MMMC $59.70 ↑ +84%
GENERIC WORKERS COMP TX NON PAR [9010] MHS HB WORKERS COMP MMMC $59.70 ↑ +84%
GENERIC WORKERS COMP TX PAR [9011] MHS HB WORKERS COMP MMMC $59.70 ↑ +84%
MEDICAL COST CONTAINMENT PROFESSIONALS [3059] MHS HB MEDICAL COST CONTAINMENT MMMC $74.63 ↑ +130%
HEALTH PLANS INC [5017] MHS HB EMPLOYERS HEALTH NETWORK MMMC $74.63 ↑ +130%
HEALTHSCOPE BENEFITS [2052] MHS HB DART MEMBER CARE MMMC $80.60 ↑ +148%
HEALTHSCOPE BENEFITS [3063] MHS HB DART MEMBER CARE MMMC $80.60 ↑ +148%
DART MEMBER CARE [3039] MHS HB DART MEMBER CARE MMMC $80.60 ↑ +148%
BCBS [3001] MHS HB BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE NETWORK MMMC $83.28 ↑ +156%
BCBS [3001] MHS HB BCBS PREMIER MMMC $83.28 ↑ +156%
BCBS [3001] MHS HB BCBS CITY OF DALLAS MMMC $86.57 ↑ +166%
MOLINA MEDICAID MANAGED CARE [5005] MHS HB MEDICAID 110% STAR PLUS MMMC $88.25 ↑ +172%
BCBS [3001] MHS HB BCBS HMO MMMC $88.36 ↑ +172%
BCBS [3001] MHS HB BCBS TRADITIONAL MMMC $96.12 ↑ +196%
BCBS [3001] MHS HB BCBS PPO MMMC $96.12 ↑ +196%
WELLPOINT MEDICAID MANAGED CARE [5001] MHS HB WELLPOINT MEDICAID STAR MMMC $107.14 ↑ +230%

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Assay of osteocalcin at other Texas hospitals

Hospital City Cash price Negotiated range
Texas Health Hospital Mansfield Mansfield $257.59 $29.85 – $126.57
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Dallas $147.42 $10.00 – $184.28
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM Brenham $149.56 $12.00 – $224.33
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA Suite 110 $140.84 $12.00 – $176.06
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL Frisco $147.42 $10.00 – $184.28
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION College Station $149.56 $12.00 – $224.33
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL Temple $149.56 $8.00 – $224.33
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK Cedar Park $140.84 $12.00 – $211.27

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