CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,056
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Valley Regional Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,056. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 2.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,056

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6.89

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.89 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,056 (15327%)
Insurance Median: $14 (203%)
Cash: $1,056 (15327% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (203% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.89 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 203% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 103%). 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 $6 - $73 87%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $6 87%
Molina Healthcare $6 - $14 87%
Texas Health Network $6 87%
United $6 - $475 87%
Usa Mco $6 87%
American Health Plan $7 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $475 102%
Cigna $7 - $25 102%
Humana $7 - $88 102%
Independent Medical System $7 102%
Physicians Health Choice $7 102%
Prominence Health $7 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $7 102%
Shared Health $7 102%
Superior Health Plan $7 - $74 102%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $7 102%
Wellmed $7 102%
Molina $8 116%
Superior $11 160%
Corvel Corporation $14 203%
Omni Healthcare $14 203%
Oscar $16 232%
Healthcare Highways $21 305%
Texas Workforce Commission $253 3672%
Averde Health $348 5051%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $454 - $897 6589%
First Health $607 8810%
National Healthcare Solutions $634 9202%
Southwest Medical $634 9202%
Coastal Comp $686 9956%
Total E&P Mexico $686 9956%
Affiliated Healthcare $718 10421%
Mcm Maxcare $845 12264%
Pronet Ppo $845 12264%
Usa Managed Care $845 12264%
Beech Street $950 13788%

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