Valley Baptist Medical Center
Harlingen, Texas 78550
Billing Grade
N/A
Relative fairness percentile: P98
Avg Markup
92.0x
CMS Stars
N/A
Patient Experience
Not Reported
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Last updated: 2026-02-18
Average markup vs Medicare: 92.0x
Cash/self-pay discount avg: 15.6%
Charity care (% revenue): N/A
State rank by markup: 4
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This hospital is currently graded N/A based on markup vs Medicare.
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Common Procedure Prices
Last updated: 2026-02-18
| CPT | Description | Hospital | Cash | Medicare | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20610 | Joint Injection (drainage) | $9765.44 | $9765.44 | $39.75 | 245.7x |
| 27130 | Total Hip Replacement | $99094.66 | $99094.66 | $1162.02 | 85.3x |
| 27447 | Total Knee Replacement | $76899.15 | $76899.15 | $1159.35 | 66.3x |
| 10060 | Abscess Drainage | $5251.97 | $1148.45 | $100.54 | 52.2x |
| 11042 | Wound Debridement | $580.04 | $580.04 | $55.78 | 10.4x |
Color key: green <2x · yellow 2–5x · red >5x Medicare
Financial Assistance
Nonprofit status: Unknown
Financial assistance policy: Not listed in current data
How to Dispute a Bill from Valley Baptist Medical Center
Last updated: 2026-02-18
Valley Baptist Medical Center currently shows a billing grade of N/A with an average markup around 92.0x versus Medicare reference rates. In currently loaded benchmark samples, this is above the state average (7.7x) and above the national average (8.3x). Use that benchmark when asking billing to review line items and justify large gaps.
If you are self-pay or high-deductible, ask for the cash/self-pay schedule first. Recent cash discounts are around 15.6%, which can be a practical anchor in your negotiation.
Before paying, scan your bill with BillKarma to identify line-item issues and generate a dispute packet.
Related guides:
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Data sourced from CMS and hospital-published pricing files. Actual charges vary. Not medical, legal, or financial advice.