CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $381
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $381. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$381

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.17 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $381 (12019%)
Insurance Median: $6 (189%)
Cash: $381 (12019% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (189% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.17 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 $3 - $34 95%
American Health Plan $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $171 95%
Cigna $3 - $12 95%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $3 95%
Humana $3 - $41 95%
Independent Medical System $3 95%
Molina $3 95%
Molina Healthcare $3 - $7 95%
Physicians Health Choice $3 95%
Prominence Health $3 95%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $3 95%
Shared Health $3 95%
Superior Health Plan $3 - $27 95%
Texas Health Network $3 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $3 95%
United $3 - $171 95%
Usa Mco $3 95%
Wellmed $3 95%
Superior $5 158%
Corvel Corporation $6 189%
Omni Healthcare $7 221%
Oscar $7 221%
Healthcare Highways $10 315%
Texas Workforce Commission $91 2871%
Averde Health $126 3975%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $164 - $324 5174%
First Health $219 6909%
National Healthcare Solutions $228 7192%
Southwest Medical $228 7192%
Coastal Comp $247 7792%
Total E&P Mexico $247 7792%
Affiliated Healthcare $259 8170%
Mcm Maxcare $305 9621%
Pronet Ppo $305 9621%
Usa Managed Care $305 9621%
Beech Street $343 10820%

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