CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $586
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,044
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $586. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,044. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,044

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$586

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: $4,044 (3786%)
Insurance Median: $586 (549%)
Cash: $4,044 (3786% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $586 (549% 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 549% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 449%). 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 $86 81%
Usa Mco $87 81%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $90 84%
United $90 - $1,820 84%
Aetna $96 - $649 90%
Molina Healthcare $96 90%
Healthcare Highways $213 199%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $242 - $1,820 227%
Superior Health Plan $283 265%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 281%
Humana $619 580%
Texas Workforce Commission $971 909%
Cigna $1,310 - $1,727 1226%
Averde Health $1,335 1250%
Curative Administrators $1,618 1515%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,739 - $3,438 1628%
First Health $2,326 2178%
National Healthcare Solutions $2,427 2272%
Southwest Medical $2,427 2272%
Coastal Comp $2,629 2461%
Total E&P Mexico $2,629 2461%
Affiliated Healthcare $2,750 2575%
Mcm Maxcare $3,236 3030%
Pronet Ppo $3,236 3030%
Usa Managed Care $3,236 3030%
Beech Street $3,640 3408%

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