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Hospital Profile General Acute Care Hospital Updated: 2026-08-10

Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital

906 S James Street, Weslaco, TX 78596 · 7 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating
Pillar 1 · The BaseRate™ CompositeHow 1.00× Fair BaseRate Works: Raw price averages unfairly penalize hospitals in high-wage cities or trauma centers treating sicker patients. We adjust for local CMS hospital wage levels and patient complexity first. A 1.00× score means right at the fair price average, 0.85× means 15% cheaper than fair market, and 1.30× means 30% above fair market.High Markup · Shop Alternatives
2.82×vs. Fair Market Price
Position vs. 1.00× Fair Price+182% Above Fair Price 1.00× (center of the bar) is the U.S. fair price average after accounting for local hospital wages and patient complexity. Left of center (<1.00×) is below fair price; right of center (>1.00×) is above fair price.

Typical commercial prices here are +182% above the fair benchmark (2.82×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

Pillar 2 · VeriRate™ Data TrustHow VeriRate™ (0–100) Works: Hospitals are legally required to publish machine-readable price files, but some bury fake $0.01 numbers or omit cash discounts. VeriRate audits each file across 5 checks (hover any badge below to see what it tests).81/100 · Corroborated
81/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 0% of the Time
File Completeness100Provenance (File Completeness): Checks whether the hospital published a complete, up-to-date machine-readable price file with valid CPT and MS-DRG billing codes instead of leaving blanks.
Price Logic100Coherence (Price Logic): Checks whether the hospital’s numbers make basic sense — e.g., self-pay cash price is lower than gross list price, with no fake $0.01 or $999,999 placeholder numbers.
Peer Alignment84Concordance (Peer Alignment): Checks whether reported prices sit in a realistic range compared to Medicare and nearby hospitals rather than wild 100× unit errors.
Clean Billing58Regularity (Clean Billing): Checks whether rates are structured consistently across procedures without erratic statistical spikes or hidden unbundled facility fees.
Real Cash Discount50Cash Honesty (Real Cash Discount): Checks whether the hospital offers a genuine self-pay cash discount that beats or matches commercial insurance rates instead of billing full sticker price.
Pillar 3 · Clinical Quality & ER SpeedChecks whether higher hospital prices actually buy better clinical quality — combining CMS Star Ratings, hospital safety scores, and emergency room wait times.High-Markup · Check Safety
CMS Star RatingNot RatedOfficial CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating (1 to 5 stars) summarizing mortality, safety of care, readmissions, and patient experience.
Safety ScoreNot ScoredComposite patient safety score (0–100) derived from CMS hospital-acquired infection rates (CLABSI, CAUTI, MRSA, C. diff), surgical complications, and HCAHPS surveys.
Typical ER WaitNo ER DataMedian minutes patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, as reported to CMS Timely and Effective Care.

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintHigh Infusion / OR Multiples

Specialty Drug & Surgical Margin Engine

Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital concentrates commercial margin in outpatient surgical suites (3.9× Medicare) and specialty drug infusions (3.6× Medicare) relative to routine diagnostics (3.3×). Comparing freestanding ambulatory surgery centers or specialty pharmacy options before treatment yields substantial savings.

#299 of 307 in TX · 97th State Percentile#3,314 of 3,385 in U.S. · 97th National Percentile
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Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

  • Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 2.63× the peer BaseRate benchmark
  • Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 0% of shoppable procedures (50/100 Cash Honesty)
  • CMS clinical safety score (54/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
  • Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling
Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

  • Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 3.9× markup over Medicare rates
  • Captive ER (4.5×) & laboratory (4.1×) services average 1.26× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (3.1×)
  • Specialty infusion drugs (J-codes) average 3.6× Medicare — verify per-unit billing on itemized statements
  • Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 3.8× Medicare (26¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)
Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging
3.1× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.26× Divergence
3.9× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+9% Upper Tail
Q25 2.63× · Q50 2.76× · Q75 3.00×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.
Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×
Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable
3.1× MedicareFair
Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive
3.9× MedicareElevated
Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable
3.3× MedicareElevated
Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive
4.5× MedicareWatchout
Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive
4.1× MedicareElevated
Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive
3.6× MedicareElevated
Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes
0% Cash Edge · 50/100Elevated
CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes
3 CMS · 54/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 7 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code This Hospital vs. Fair
Physical therapy (gait training)
CPT Code: 97116
 $105 3.2×
Physical therapy (manual therapy)
CPT Code: 97140
 $105 3.1×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)
CPT Code: 97110
 $105 3.0×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)
CPT Code: 97112
 $105 2.8×
Occupational therapy (self-care training)
CPT Code: 97535
 $105 2.8×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)
CPT Code: 97530
 $105 2.6×
Speech therapy (language evaluation)
CPT Code: 92507
 $105 1.2×
Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator For-Profit Facility · Cash & Fair BaseRate Audit

Audit a Bill or Quote at Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital (Zero PHI Required)

CMS CCN: 453091
CPT 97116
Fair BaseRate™ $33
Medicare Rate $29
Self-Pay Cash Request Quote
Insurer Median $105
Pre-filled with Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital’s charged/list benchmark
Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines
2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person
Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Request Prompt-Pay Quote

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$219 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $33 Fair BaseRate ($29 Medicare)

Your bill ($252) is $219 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($33) and 8.7× the $29 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.
IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 472675786

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑
Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

How to Pay Less Nearby: Freestanding Centers, Insurer Leverage & Outpatient Savings

Higher-Quality, Above-Median Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital.

Price Index: 1.62× regional baseline
Quality: 54/100 CMS composite
Median Household Income$53,797U.S. Census ACS
Local Uninsured Share24.7%Regional ACS estimate
200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling
400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling
45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 81/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 453091 EIN 472675786

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

Download Official Hospital MRF ↗ Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 453091) ↗ Verify IRS Form 990 (EIN 472675786) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗
Published MRF File472675786_weslaco-regional-rehabilitation-hospital_standard-charges.json
Publication / Vintage2026-08-10 · 9.84 MB
Validated Rate Rows14 (CMS v3.0.0)
File Integrity Digesta6db31d356b512213b85…

Safe-Harbor Data Corrections: Parsed directly from public 45 CFR § 180 hospital filings, CMS Care Compare, and CMS HCRIS cost reports. Hospital compliance officers may submit updated MRF URLs or rate tables for verification.

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