CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $912
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Valley Regional Medical Center is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $912. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$912

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$53.24

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $53.24 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $912 (1713%)
Insurance Median: $28 (53%)
Cash: $912 (1713% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (53% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $53.24 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 $10 - $103 19%
American Health Plan $10 19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $411 19%
Cigna $10 - $36 19%
Humana $10 - $101 19%
Independent Medical System $10 19%
Physicians Health Choice $10 19%
Prominence Health $10 19%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $10 19%
Shared Health $10 19%
Superior Health Plan $10 - $64 19%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $10 19%
United $10 - $411 19%
Wellmed $10 19%
Molina $11 21%
Superior $15 28%
Corvel Corporation $19 36%
Molina Healthcare $20 38%
Omni Healthcare $21 39%
Oscar $23 43%
Healthcare Highways $24 45%
Texas Workforce Commission $219 411%
Averde Health $301 565%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $392 - $776 736%
First Health $525 986%
National Healthcare Solutions $547 1027%
Southwest Medical $547 1027%
Coastal Comp $593 1114%
Total E&P Mexico $593 1114%
Affiliated Healthcare $620 1165%
Mcm Maxcare $730 1371%
Pronet Ppo $730 1371%
Usa Managed Care $730 1371%
Beech Street $821 1542%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals