Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospitals Proprietary

Valley Regional Medical Center

100A E. ALTON GLOOR BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78526

CMS Overall Rating ★★☆☆☆

How this hospital's prices compare 129 procedures scored

1.0×

the fair BaseRate, typically

about the fair price

Across 129 shoppable procedures, Valley Regional Medical Center typically charges about the fair BaseRate for the procedures it prices. 43 of them run 30%+ above the fair BaseRate.

Where it's most above the fair price

Review of medical records for care fair $191 → $969 5.1×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) fair $101 → $293 2.9×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) fair $1,339 → $3,843 2.9×

How we calculate the BaseRate →

Valley Regional Medical Center publishes prices for 127 shoppable procedures in Brownsville, TX. It's classified by CMS as Acute Care Hospitals (Proprietary). CMS rates it 2/5 stars, and 66% of patients would recommend it.

Facility Overview

Setting: urban Bed Count: 214 Beds Teaching Status: Non-Teaching Annual Discharges: 10,749

Patient Experience

Recommendation Rate: 66% High Patient Rating: 63% ER Wait Time (Med): 179 min Readmission Rate: same

Pricing & Transparency

Procedures Mapped: 127 codes Typical vs Fair BaseRate: 1.0× Price File In Index: Yes MRF Version: 3.0.0

Prices at Valley Regional Medical Center

Every shoppable procedure, ranked by how far its price sits above the fair BaseRate. Fair BaseRate is the modeled typical charge; vs Fair is how many times higher this hospital's price is.

Search Procedures & Codes

Procedure & Code	Cash Price	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs Fair
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	—	$969	$191	5.1×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$2,020	$293	$101	2.9×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	—	$3,843	$1,339	2.9×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$705	$278	$104	2.7×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$696	$432	$171	2.5×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$4,498	$312	$127	2.4×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$6,123	$335	$139	2.4×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$6,239	$345	$145	2.4×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$543	$301	$129	2.3×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$6,881	$345	$149	2.3×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$2,564	$1,134	2.3×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$696	$417	$191	2.2×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$1,909	$226	$104	2.2×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$2,060	$224	$103	2.2×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$2,627	$217	$103	2.1×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$4,044	$301	$144	2.1×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$2,036	$206	$99	2.1×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$2,434	$1,195	2.0×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$2,434	$1,209	2.0×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$2,240	$196	$102	1.9×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$1,896	$185	$101	1.8×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$5,014	$2,760	1.8×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$6,769	$3,831	1.8×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$2,476	$811	$460	1.8×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$2,613	$1,519	1.7×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$4,105	$504	$311	1.6×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$2,139	$188	$120	1.6×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$13,118	$3,707	$2,395	1.5×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$6,769	$4,383	1.5×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$5,849	$3,817	1.5×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$1,037	$723	$477	1.5×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$5,849	$3,960	1.5×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$1,621	$140	$96	1.5×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$4,988	$3,603	1.4×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	—	$174	$130	1.3×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	—	$52	$39	1.3×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$2,323	$291	$226	1.3×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$8,217	$6,541	1.3×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$4,807	$4,109	1.2×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$21,092	$18,597	1.1×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$16,219	$14,364	1.1×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	—	$380	$337	1.1×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$9,080	$8,094	1.1×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$16,219	$14,493	1.1×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$655	$257	$230	1.1×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	—	$5	$5	1.1×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	—	$10	$9	1.1×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	—	$9	$9	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$21,893	$586	$562	1.0×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$914	$120	$116	1.0×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$18,125	$17,478	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	—	$28	$27	1.0×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	—	$25	$24	1.0×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$1,153	$7	$7	1.0×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$21,793	$298	$289	1.0×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$13,375	$180	$176	1.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$1,743	$18	$18	1.0×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$120	$118	1.0×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$1,165	$27	$27	1.0×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$13,283	$180	$177	1.0×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$1,535	$11	$11	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$14,507	$362	$358	1.0×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$16,614	$16,467	1.0×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	—	$33	$33	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$1,207	$16	$16	1.0×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$16,356	$285	$284	1.0×
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$28,242	$28,116	1.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$26,934	$595	$593	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$656	$5	$5	1.0×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	—	$193	$193	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$908	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$2,089	$31	$31	1.0×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$15,963	$180	$181	1.0×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$1,017	$15	$15	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	—	$14	$14	1.0×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$11,403	$180	$181	1.0×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$690	$28	$28	1.0×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$903	$28	$28	1.0×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	—	$11	$11	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$641	$9	$9	1.0×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$23,252	$370	$374	1.0×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$1,136	$32	$32	1.0×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$597	$32	$32	1.0×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$20,207	$374	$380	1.0×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$15,593	$180	$183	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	—	$5	$5	1.0×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$121	$55	$56	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$1,018	$10	$10	1.0×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$779	$79	$81	1.0×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$479	$34	$35	1.0×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$1,427	$20	$21	1.0×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$11,923	$180	$185	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$1,056	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$1,427	$19	$20	1.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$1,225	$14	$14	1.0×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,614	$706	$727	1.0×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	—	$63	$65	1.0×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$21,920	$367	$379	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	—	$8	$8	1.0×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	—	$41	$42	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	—	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	—	$4	$4	1.0×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$102	$39	$41	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$752	$6	$6	1.0×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$882	$45	$47	0.9×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$737	$89	$95	0.9×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	—	$5	$5	0.9×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$529	$5	$5	0.9×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$1,498	$92	$101	0.9×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$849	$12	$13	0.9×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$381	$3	$3	0.9×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$1,652	$111	$130	0.9×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	—	$114	$139	0.8×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$114	$141	0.8×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$400	$2	$3	0.8×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	—	$120	$183	0.7×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	—	$55	$107	0.5×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	—	$70	$140	0.5×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$674	$13	$28	0.5×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	—	$50	$111	0.4×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	—	$20	$80	0.3×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$912	$10	$43	0.2×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$341	—	$106	—
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$411	—	$246	—
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$2,825	—	$493	—
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$158	—	$79	—
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$158	—	$71	—