CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $307
  • Cash Discount Price: $696
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $307. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $696. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$696

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$307

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$117.57

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $117.57 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $696 (592%)
Insurance Median: $307 (261%)
Cash: $696 (592% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $307 (261% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $117.57 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 261% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 161%). 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
Superior Health Plan $34 29%
Superior $85 - $159 72%
United $102 - $409 87%
Aetna $104 - $385 88%
Texas Workforce Commission $116 - $218 99%
Healthcare Highways $123 - $232 105%
Molina Healthcare $131 - $245 111%
Averde Health $160 - $300 136%
Curative Administrators $194 - $363 165%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $208 - $772 177%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $218 - $452 185%
First Health $278 - $522 236%
National Healthcare Solutions $290 - $545 247%
Southwest Medical $290 - $545 247%
Cigna $294 - $388 250%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 255%
Coastal Comp $315 - $591 268%
Total E&P Mexico $315 - $591 268%
Affiliated Healthcare $329 - $618 280%
Mcm Maxcare $387 - $727 329%
Pronet Ppo $387 - $727 329%
Usa Managed Care $387 - $727 329%
Beech Street $436 - $818 371%
Humana $437 372%

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