Bronson Battle Creek

All Charges

Charge

Type

Setting

Price

HC BRACE BK RIGID DRESSING NWB

Facility

$1,099.28

Service Code	HCPCS L5450
Hospital Charge Code	27000013
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$692.55
Max. Negotiated Rate	$989.35
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$934.39
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$714.53
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$879.42
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$769.50
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$945.38
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$989.35
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$934.39
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$934.39
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$769.50
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$692.55

HC BRACE CERVICAL COLLAR CUSTOM

Facility

$1,234.33

Service Code	HCPCS L0190
Hospital Charge Code	27000014
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$777.63
Max. Negotiated Rate	$1,110.90
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$1,049.18
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$802.31
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$987.46
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$1,061.52
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$864.03
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$1,110.90
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$1,049.18
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$1,049.18
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$864.03
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$777.63

HC BRACE CERVICAL COLLAR CUSTOM

Facility

$1,234.33

Service Code	HCPCS L0190
Hospital Charge Code	27000014
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$493.73
Max. Negotiated Rate	$1,773.06
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$1,049.18
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$802.31
Rate for Payer: BCBS Complete	$493.73
Rate for Payer: BCBS Trust/PPO	$1,773.06
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$987.46
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$987.46
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$1,061.52
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$864.03
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$1,110.90
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$1,049.18
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$1,049.18
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$864.03
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$777.63
Rate for Payer: UHC All Payor (Choice/PPO)	$871.98
Rate for Payer: UHC Exchange	$726.65

HC BRACE CERVICAL THORA EXTENSION

Facility

$1,050.00

Service Code	HCPCS L1499
Hospital Charge Code	27400030
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$420.00
Max. Negotiated Rate	$1,378.38
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$892.50
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$682.50
Rate for Payer: BCBS Complete	$420.00
Rate for Payer: BCBS Trust/PPO	$1,378.38
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$840.00
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$840.00
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$903.00
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$735.00
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$945.00
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$892.50
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$892.50
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$735.00
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$661.50

HC BRACE CERVICAL THORA EXTENSION

Facility

$1,050.00

Service Code	HCPCS L1499
Hospital Charge Code	27400030
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$661.50
Max. Negotiated Rate	$945.00
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$892.50
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$682.50
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$840.00
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$735.00
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$903.00
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$945.00
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$892.50
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$892.50
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$735.00
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$661.50

HC BRACE CTLSO CUSTOM

Facility

$5,767.38

Hospital Charge Code	27000032
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$3,633.45
Max. Negotiated Rate	$5,190.64
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$4,902.27
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$3,748.80
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$4,613.90
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$4,037.17
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$4,959.95
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$5,190.64
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$4,902.27
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$4,902.27
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$4,037.17
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$3,633.45

HC BRACE CTLSO CUSTOM

Facility

$5,767.38

Hospital Charge Code	27000032
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$2,306.95
Max. Negotiated Rate	$5,190.64
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$4,902.27
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$3,748.80
Rate for Payer: BCBS Complete	$2,306.95
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$4,613.90
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$4,037.17
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$4,959.95
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$5,190.64
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$4,902.27
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$4,902.27
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$4,037.17
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$3,633.45

HC BRACE CTO

Facility

$1,453.00

Service Code	HCPCS L0200
Hospital Charge Code	27400029
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$915.39
Max. Negotiated Rate	$1,307.70
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$1,235.05
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$944.45
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$1,162.40
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$1,017.10
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$1,249.58
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$1,307.70
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$1,235.05
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$1,235.05
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$1,017.10
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$915.39

HC BRACE CTO

Facility

$1,453.00

Service Code	HCPCS L0200
Hospital Charge Code	27400029
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$581.20
Max. Negotiated Rate	$2,056.63
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$1,235.05
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$944.45
Rate for Payer: BCBS Complete	$581.20
Rate for Payer: BCBS Trust/PPO	$2,056.63
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$1,162.40
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$1,162.40
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$1,017.10
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$1,249.58
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$1,307.70
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$1,235.05
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$1,235.05
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$1,017.10
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$915.39
Rate for Payer: UHC All Payor (Choice/PPO)	$909.04
Rate for Payer: UHC Exchange	$757.53

HC BRACE CTO REPLACEMENT PADS

Facility

$270.00

Service Code	HCPCS L1499
Hospital Charge Code	27400045
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$170.10
Max. Negotiated Rate	$243.00
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$229.50
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$175.50
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$216.00
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$189.00
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$232.20
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$243.00
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$229.50
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$229.50
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$189.00
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$170.10

HC BRACE CTO REPLACEMENT PADS

Facility

$270.00

Service Code	HCPCS L1499
Hospital Charge Code	27400045
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$108.00
Max. Negotiated Rate	$1,378.38
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$229.50
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$175.50
Rate for Payer: BCBS Complete	$108.00
Rate for Payer: BCBS Trust/PPO	$1,378.38
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$216.00
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$216.00
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$232.20
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$189.00
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$243.00
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$229.50
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$229.50
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$189.00
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$170.10

HC BRACE D RING SPLINT

Facility

$69.00

Service Code	HCPCS L3908
Hospital Charge Code	27400013
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$27.60
Max. Negotiated Rate	$222.34
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$58.65
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$44.85
Rate for Payer: BCBS Complete	$27.60
Rate for Payer: BCBS Trust/PPO	$222.34
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$55.20
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$55.20
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$59.34
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$48.30
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$62.10
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$58.65
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$58.65
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$48.30
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$43.47
Rate for Payer: UHC All Payor (Choice/PPO)	$103.20
Rate for Payer: UHC Exchange	$86.00

HC BRACE D RING SPLINT

Facility

$69.00

Service Code	HCPCS L3908
Hospital Charge Code	27400013
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$43.47
Max. Negotiated Rate	$62.10
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$58.65
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$44.85
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$55.20
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$48.30
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$59.34
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$62.10
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$58.65
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$58.65
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$48.30
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$43.47

HC BRACE ELBOW ORTHOSIS

Facility

$1,055.83

Service Code	HCPCS L3760
Hospital Charge Code	27000004
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$665.17
Max. Negotiated Rate	$950.25
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$897.46
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$686.29
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$844.66
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$739.08
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$908.01
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$950.25
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$897.46
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$897.46
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$739.08
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$665.17

HC BRACE ELBOW ORTHOSIS

Facility

$1,055.83

Service Code	HCPCS L3760
Hospital Charge Code	27000004
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$422.33
Max. Negotiated Rate	$1,516.69
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$897.46
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$686.29
Rate for Payer: BCBS Complete	$422.33
Rate for Payer: BCBS Trust/PPO	$1,516.69
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$844.66
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$844.66
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$739.08
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$908.01
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$950.25
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$897.46
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$897.46
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$739.08
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$665.17
Rate for Payer: UHC All Payor (Choice/PPO)	$765.42
Rate for Payer: UHC Exchange	$637.85

HC BRACE ELB/WRIST/HAND RIGID W/O JNTS CF

Facility

$685.00

Service Code	HCPCS L3763
Hospital Charge Code	27400047
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$274.00
Max. Negotiated Rate	$2,269.47
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$582.25
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$445.25
Rate for Payer: BCBS Complete	$274.00
Rate for Payer: BCBS Trust/PPO	$2,269.47
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$548.00
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$548.00
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$479.50
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$589.10
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$616.50
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$582.25
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$582.25
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$479.50
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$431.55
Rate for Payer: UHC All Payor (Choice/PPO)	$1,126.78
Rate for Payer: UHC Exchange	$938.98

HC BRACE ELB/WRIST/HAND RIGID W/O JNTS CF

Facility

$685.00

Service Code	HCPCS L3763
Hospital Charge Code	27400047
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$431.55
Max. Negotiated Rate	$616.50
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$582.25
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$445.25
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$548.00
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$479.50
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$589.10
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$616.50
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$582.25
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$582.25
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$479.50
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$431.55

HC BRACE FOREFOOT RELIEF SHOE

Facility

$40.00

Service Code	HCPCS A9283
Hospital Charge Code	27000005
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$25.20
Max. Negotiated Rate	$36.00
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$34.00
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$26.00
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$32.00
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$28.00
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$34.40
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$36.00
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$34.00
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$34.00
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$28.00
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$25.20

HC BRACE FOREFOOT RELIEF SHOE

Facility

$40.00

Service Code	HCPCS A9283
Hospital Charge Code	27000005
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$16.00
Max. Negotiated Rate	$36.00
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$34.00
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$26.00
Rate for Payer: BCBS Complete	$16.00
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$32.00
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$28.00
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$34.40
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$36.00
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$34.00
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$34.00
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$28.00
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$25.20

HC BRACE FO W/O JOINTS CF

Facility

$196.00

Service Code	HCPCS L3933
Hospital Charge Code	27400043
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$78.40
Max. Negotiated Rate	$647.07
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$166.60
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$127.40
Rate for Payer: BCBS Complete	$78.40
Rate for Payer: BCBS Trust/PPO	$647.07
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$156.80
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$156.80
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$168.56
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$137.20
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$176.40
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$166.60
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$166.60
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$137.20
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$123.48
Rate for Payer: UHC All Payor (Choice/PPO)	$326.54
Rate for Payer: UHC Exchange	$272.12

HC BRACE FO W/O JOINTS CF

Facility

$196.00

Service Code	HCPCS L3933
Hospital Charge Code	27400043
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$123.48
Max. Negotiated Rate	$176.40
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$166.60
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$127.40
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$156.80
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$137.20
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$168.56
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$176.40
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$166.60
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$166.60
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$137.20
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$123.48

HC BRACE FRACTURE BOOT CUSTOM

Facility

$414.37

Service Code	HCPCS L4386
Hospital Charge Code	27400002
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$261.05
Max. Negotiated Rate	$372.93
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$352.21
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$269.34
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$331.50
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$290.06
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$356.36
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$372.93
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$352.21
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$352.21
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$290.06
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$261.05

HC BRACE FRACTURE BOOT CUSTOM

Facility

$414.37

Service Code	HCPCS L4386
Hospital Charge Code	27400002
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$165.75
Max. Negotiated Rate	$528.34
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$352.21
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$269.34
Rate for Payer: BCBS Complete	$165.75
Rate for Payer: BCBS Trust/PPO	$528.34
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$331.50
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$331.50
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$356.36
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$290.06
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$372.93
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$352.21
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$352.21
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$290.06
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$261.05
Rate for Payer: UHC All Payor (Choice/PPO)	$266.63
Rate for Payer: UHC Exchange	$222.19

HC BRACE FRACTURE BOOT OTS

Facility

$497.24

Service Code	HCPCS L4387
Hospital Charge Code	27400022
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$198.90
Max. Negotiated Rate	$528.34
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$422.65
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$323.21
Rate for Payer: BCBS Complete	$198.90
Rate for Payer: BCBS Trust/PPO	$528.34
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$397.79
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$397.79
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$348.07
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$427.63
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$447.52
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$422.65
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$422.65
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$348.07
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$313.26
Rate for Payer: UHC All Payor (Choice/PPO)	$266.63
Rate for Payer: UHC Exchange	$222.19

HC BRACE FRACTURE BOOT OTS

Facility

$497.24

Service Code	HCPCS L4387
Hospital Charge Code	27400022
Hospital Revenue Code	274
Min. Negotiated Rate	$313.26
Max. Negotiated Rate	$447.52
Rate for Payer: Aetna Commercial	$422.65
Rate for Payer: Aetna New Business (MI Preferred)	$323.21
Rate for Payer: Cash Price	$397.79
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$348.07
Rate for Payer: Cofinity Commercial	$427.63
Rate for Payer: Healthscope Commercial	$447.52
Rate for Payer: Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS Multiplan/Beech St/PHCS	$422.65
Rate for Payer: PHP Commercial	$422.65
Rate for Payer: Priority Health Cigna Priority Health	$348.07
Rate for Payer: Priority Health SBD	$313.26

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