CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $811
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $811. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 1.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$811

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$5.12

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.12 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $811 (15840%)
Insurance Median: $10 (195%)
Cash: $811 (15840% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (195% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5.12 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
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $4 78%
Texas Health Network $4 78%
United $4 - $365 78%
Usa Mco $4 78%
Aetna $5 - $54 98%
American Health Plan $5 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $365 98%
Cigna $5 - $19 98%
Humana $5 - $66 98%
Independent Medical System $5 98%
Molina Healthcare $5 - $11 98%
Physicians Health Choice $5 98%
Prominence Health $5 98%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $5 98%
Shared Health $5 98%
Superior Health Plan $5 - $57 98%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $5 98%
Wellmed $5 98%
Molina $6 117%
Superior $8 156%
Corvel Corporation $10 195%
Omni Healthcare $11 215%
Oscar $12 234%
Healthcare Highways $15 293%
Texas Workforce Commission $195 3809%
Averde Health $268 5234%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $349 - $689 6816%
First Health $466 9102%
National Healthcare Solutions $487 9512%
Southwest Medical $487 9512%
Coastal Comp $527 10293%
Total E&P Mexico $527 10293%
Affiliated Healthcare $552 10781%
Mcm Maxcare $649 12676%
Pronet Ppo $649 12676%
Usa Managed Care $649 12676%
Beech Street $730 14258%

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