CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $529
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Valley Regional Medical Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $529. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 4.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$529

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$5.16

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.16 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $529 (10252%)
Insurance Median: $22 (426%)
Cash: $529 (10252% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (426% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5.16 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 426% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 326%). 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
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $4 78%
Texas Health Network $4 78%
United $4 - $337 78%
Usa Mco $4 78%
Aetna $5 - $55 97%
American Health Plan $5 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $337 97%
Cigna $5 - $19 97%
Humana $5 - $66 97%
Independent Medical System $5 97%
Molina Healthcare $5 - $11 97%
Physicians Health Choice $5 97%
Prominence Health $5 97%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $5 97%
Shared Health $5 97%
Superior Health Plan $5 - $52 97%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $5 97%
Wellmed $5 97%
Molina $6 116%
Superior $8 155%
Corvel Corporation $10 194%
Omni Healthcare $11 213%
Oscar $12 233%
Healthcare Highways $15 291%
Texas Workforce Commission $74 - $180 1434%
Averde Health $102 - $247 1977%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $132 - $637 2558%
First Health $177 - $431 3430%
National Healthcare Solutions $185 - $450 3585%
Southwest Medical $185 - $450 3585%
Coastal Comp $200 - $487 3876%
Total E&P Mexico $200 - $487 3876%
Affiliated Healthcare $210 - $509 4070%
Mcm Maxcare $246 - $599 4767%
Pronet Ppo $246 - $599 4767%
Usa Managed Care $246 - $599 4767%
Beech Street $277 - $674 5368%

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