CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $263
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,652
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $263. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,652. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,652

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$263

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$156.98

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $156.98 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,652 (1052%)
Insurance Median: $263 (168%)
Cash: $1,652 (1052% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $263 (168% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $156.98 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $105 - $743 67%
Cigna $105 - $705 67%
Humana $105 - $1,194 67%
Independent Medical System $105 67%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $105 67%
Wellmed $105 67%
Aetna $106 - $1,205 68%
United $107 - $743 68%
Physicians Health Choice $108 69%
American Health Plan $110 70%
Prominence Health $110 70%
Shared Health $110 70%
Superior Health Plan $110 - $116 70%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $111 71%
Molina $114 73%
Superior $163 104%
Corvel Corporation $208 133%
Molina Healthcare $217 138%
Omni Healthcare $220 140%
Healthcare Highways $274 175%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 191%
Texas Workforce Commission $396 252%
Averde Health $545 347%
Curative Administrators $661 421%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $710 - $1,404 452%
First Health $950 605%
National Healthcare Solutions $991 631%
Southwest Medical $991 631%
Coastal Comp $1,074 684%
Total E&P Mexico $1,074 684%
Affiliated Healthcare $1,123 715%
Mcm Maxcare $1,322 842%
Pronet Ppo $1,322 842%
Usa Managed Care $1,322 842%
Beech Street $1,487 947%

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