CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $690
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $690. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$690

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$29.06

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $29.06 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $690 (2374%)
Insurance Median: $30 (103%)
Cash: $690 (2374% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (103% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $29.06 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 $25 - $286 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 - $311 86%
Cigna $25 - $28 86%
Humana $25 - $440 86%
Independent Medical System $25 - $28 86%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $25 - $28 86%
United $25 - $311 86%
Wellmed $25 - $28 86%
American Health Plan $26 - $30 89%
Physicians Health Choice $26 - $29 89%
Prominence Health $26 - $30 89%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $26 - $30 89%
Shared Health $26 - $30 89%
Superior Health Plan $26 - $48 89%
Molina $27 - $31 93%
Superior $39 - $44 134%
Corvel Corporation $49 - $56 169%
Molina Healthcare $52 - $59 179%
Omni Healthcare $52 - $59 179%
Texas Workforce Commission $166 571%
Oscar $188 647%
Averde Health $228 785%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $297 - $587 1022%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 1032%
First Health $397 1366%
National Healthcare Solutions $414 1425%
Southwest Medical $414 1425%
Coastal Comp $449 1545%
Total E&P Mexico $449 1545%
Affiliated Healthcare $469 1614%
Mcm Maxcare $552 1900%
Pronet Ppo $552 1900%
Usa Managed Care $552 1900%
Beech Street $621 2137%

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