CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $752
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $752. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 2.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$752

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6.01

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.01 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $752 (12512%)
Insurance Median: $12 (200%)
Cash: $752 (12512% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (200% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.01 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 $5 - $64 83%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $5 83%
Texas Health Network $5 83%
United $5 - $338 83%
Usa Mco $5 83%
American Health Plan $6 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $338 100%
Cigna $6 - $22 100%
Humana $6 - $77 100%
Independent Medical System $6 100%
Molina Healthcare $6 - $12 100%
Physicians Health Choice $6 100%
Prominence Health $6 100%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $6 100%
Shared Health $6 100%
Superior Health Plan $6 - $53 100%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $6 100%
Wellmed $6 100%
Molina $7 116%
Superior $9 150%
Corvel Corporation $12 200%
Omni Healthcare $13 216%
Oscar $14 233%
Healthcare Highways $18 300%
Texas Workforce Commission $181 3012%
Averde Health $248 4126%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $323 - $639 5374%
First Health $433 7205%
National Healthcare Solutions $451 7504%
Southwest Medical $451 7504%
Coastal Comp $489 8136%
Total E&P Mexico $489 8136%
Affiliated Healthcare $512 8519%
Mcm Maxcare $602 10017%
Pronet Ppo $602 10017%
Usa Managed Care $602 10017%
Beech Street $677 11265%

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