CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,867
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,867. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,867

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$13.39

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13.39 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,867 (13943%)
Insurance Median: $27 (202%)
Cash: $1,867 (13943% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (202% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13.39 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 202% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 102%). 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
Aetna $8 - $142 60%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $8 60%
Molina Healthcare $8 - $28 60%
Texas Health Network $8 60%
United $8 - $840 60%
Usa Mco $8 60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $840 97%
Cigna $13 - $49 97%
Humana $13 - $171 97%
Independent Medical System $13 97%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $13 97%
Wellmed $13 97%
American Health Plan $14 105%
Physicians Health Choice $14 105%
Prominence Health $14 105%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $14 105%
Shared Health $14 105%
Superior Health Plan $14 - $131 105%
Molina $15 112%
Superior $21 157%
Corvel Corporation $27 202%
Omni Healthcare $28 209%
Oscar $31 232%
Healthcare Highways $40 299%
Texas Workforce Commission $448 3346%
Averde Health $616 4600%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $803 - $1,587 5997%
First Health $1,074 8021%
National Healthcare Solutions $1,120 8364%
Southwest Medical $1,120 8364%
Coastal Comp $1,214 9066%
Total E&P Mexico $1,214 9066%
Affiliated Healthcare $1,270 9485%
Mcm Maxcare $1,494 11158%
Pronet Ppo $1,494 11158%
Usa Managed Care $1,494 11158%
Beech Street $1,680 12547%

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