CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $422
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,498
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Valley Regional Medical Center is $422. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,498. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,498

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$422

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: $4,498 (4211%)
Insurance Median: $422 (395%)
Cash: $4,498 (4211% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $422 (395% 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 395% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 295%). 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 $52 49%
United $52 - $2,024 49%
Usa Mco $52 49%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $54 51%
Aetna $56 - $418 52%
Molina Healthcare $57 53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $242 - $2,024 227%
Superior Health Plan $315 295%
Humana $325 304%
Cigna $626 - $838 586%
Texas Workforce Commission $1,080 1011%
Healthcare Highways $1,147 1074%
Averde Health $1,484 1389%
Curative Administrators $1,799 1684%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,934 - $3,824 1811%
First Health $2,587 2422%
National Healthcare Solutions $2,699 2527%
Southwest Medical $2,699 2527%
Coastal Comp $2,924 2738%
Total E&P Mexico $2,924 2738%
Affiliated Healthcare $3,059 2864%
Mcm Maxcare $3,599 3370%
Pronet Ppo $3,599 3370%
Usa Managed Care $3,599 3370%
Beech Street $4,048 3790%

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