CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $662
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,881
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $662. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,881. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,881

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$662

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $6,881 (6442%)
Insurance Median: $662 (620%)
Cash: $6,881 (6442% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $662 (620% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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 620% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 520%). 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
Texas Health Network $104 97%
Usa Mco $105 98%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $108 101%
United $109 - $3,097 102%
Aetna $115 - $862 108%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Healthcare Highways $213 199%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $242 - $3,097 227%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 281%
Superior Health Plan $482 451%
Humana $819 767%
Texas Workforce Commission $1,652 1547%
Cigna $2,230 - $2,938 2088%
Averde Health $2,271 2126%
Curative Administrators $2,753 2577%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $2,959 - $5,849 2770%
First Health $3,957 3705%
National Healthcare Solutions $4,129 3866%
Southwest Medical $4,129 3866%
Coastal Comp $4,473 4188%
Total E&P Mexico $4,473 4188%
Affiliated Healthcare $4,679 4381%
Mcm Maxcare $5,505 5154%
Pronet Ppo $5,505 5154%
Usa Managed Care $5,505 5154%
Beech Street $6,193 5798%

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