Lab & pathology prices at Palestine Regional Medical Center

Palestine, TX · every code in this section with a posted price and a Medicare benchmark.

280 codes. Prices are the hospital's own posted facility charges.

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ProcedurePosted cashPosted gross× Medicare
Acth (82024) $195.22 $650.75 5.1×
Acute hepatitis panel (80074) $82.50 $275 1.7×
Agglutinins Febrile Each Antigen (86000)
range across 6 matching MRF lines
$18.90–$66.15 $63–$220.50 varies
Alpha-1-antitrypsin total (82103)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$51.34–$81.56 $171.15–$271.85 varies
Alpha-Fetoprotein Serum (82105)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$32.70–$110.10 $109–$367 varies
Alt (sgpt) (84460) — $2 —
Amylase urine (82150) $39.69 $132.30 6.1×
Antibody Bacterium Not Elsewhere Specified (86609)
range across 9 matching MRF lines
$15–$51.15 $50–$170.50 varies
Antibody Encephalitis California La Crosse (86651) $51.34 $171.15 3.9×
Antibody Epstein-Barr Eb Virus Early Antigen Ea (86663) $44.42 $148.05 3.4×
Antibody Epstein-Barr Eb Virus Nuclear Ag Ebna (86664) $56.38 $187.95 3.7×
Antibody Epstein-Barr Eb Virus Viral Capsid Vca (86665) $55.76 $185.85 3.1×
Antibody Fungus Not Elsewhere Specified (86671) $17.96 $59.85 1.5×
Antibody helicobacter pylori (86677) $90.22 $300.75 5.4×
Antibody Herpes Smplx Non-Specific Type Test (86694) $66.78 $222.60 4.6×
Antibody Herpes Smplx Type 1 (86695) $38.74 $129.15 2.9×
Antibody HIV-1&HIV-2 single result (86703) — $2 —
Antibody identification leukocyte antibodies (86021) $76.54 $255.15 5.1×
Antibody Identification Platelet Immunogl Assay (86023) $78.75 $262.50 6.3×
Antibody rotavirus (86759) $66.15 $220.50 3.6×
Antibody; encephalitis, st. louis (86653) $83.09 $276.97 6.3×
Antibody; influenza virus (86710)
range across 6 matching MRF lines
$66.78–$77.80 $222.60–$259.35 varies
Antinomyces antibody (86602) $17.96 $59.85 1.8×
Antistreptolysin O Screen (86063) $69.93 $233.10 12.1×
Arsenic (82175) $58.59 $195.30 3.1×
Assay Dir Meas Fr Estradiol (82681) $31.95 $106.50 1.1×
Assay Duodenal Fluid Trypsin (84485) $65.84 $219.45 9.1×
Assay of feces for trypsin (84490) $86.62 $288.75 8.7×
Assay of gammaglobulin igm (82784)
range across 3 matching MRF lines
$48.51–$81.56 $161.70–$271.85 varies
Assay of phosphatase acid total (84060) $55.76 $185.85 7.3×
Assay of pyruvate (84210) $66.15 $220.50 4.6×
Assay of serum potassium (84132) $81.56 $271.85 17.1×
Assay of urea nitrogen (84520) $37.80 $126 9.6×
Assay Ph Body Fluid Nos (83986)
range across 6 matching MRF lines
$12–$26.46 $40–$88.20 varies
Atomic Absorption (82190)
range across 7 matching MRF lines
$54.60–$84.10 $182–$280.35 varies
Automated Leukocyte Count (85048) $44.42 $148.05 17.5×
Beta hydroxybutyrate (82010) $17.32 $57.75 2.1×
Bilirubin total (82247)
range across 3 matching MRF lines
$38.74–$81.56 $129.15–$271.85 varies
Bl Smear W/O Diff Wbc Count (85008) $15.75 $52.50 4.6×
Bleeding time test (85002) $15.75 $52.50 3.3×
Blood Count Manual Cell Count Each (85032)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$45.68–$63.94 $152.25–$213.15 varies
Blood count reticulocyte automated (85045) $45.68 $152.25 11.4×
Blood count spun microhematocrit (85013)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$8.58–$10.05 $28.60–$33.50 varies
Blood Occult Fecal Hgb Deter Ia Qual Feces 1-3 (82274) $8.40 $28 0.5×
Blood Occult Peroxidase Actv Qual Feces 1 Deter (82270)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$6.93–$26.46 $23.10–$88.20 varies
Blood Sulfhemoglobin Assay (83060) $65.84 $219.45 7.5×
Blood Type Antigen Donor Reagent Serum Each (86902)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$59.54–$79.20 $198.45–$264 varies
Blood Typing Antigen Screen Patient Serum/Unit (86904) $20.48 $68.25 1.3×
Blood typing serologic abo (86900)
range across 3 matching MRF lines
$10.20–$31.50 $34–$105 varies
Body fluid cell count (89050) $38.74 $129.15 8.2×
Bone marrow smear interpretation (85097) $50.08 $166.95 0.1×
Breath Alcohol Test (82075) $37.80 $126 1.3×
Brucella antibody (86622)
range across 3 matching MRF lines
$61.11–$88.83 $203.70–$296.10 varies
Caffeine (80155) $105.84 $352.80 2.7×
Calcitonin (82308) $30,000 $99,999.99 1119.8×
Cancer Antigen 27.29 (86300) $81.56 $271.85 3.9×
Carbamazepine free (80157) $80.32 $267.75 6.1×
Carotene (82380) $61.11 $203.70 6.6×
Catecholamines total urine (82382) $59.54 $198.45 2.2×
Cell count csf (89051) $90.22 $300.75 16.1×
Cell marker study (88182) $131.98 $439.95 2.5×
Chemiluminescent assay (82397) $96.39 $321.30 6.8×
Chlamydia Igm Antibody (86632)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$114.03–$198.45 $380.10–$661.50 varies
Chloride urine (82436) $81.56 $271.85 14.2×
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Screen (82441) $173.25 $577.50 28.8×
Cholesterol total (82465) $48.82 $162.75 11.2×
Cholinesterase rbc (82482) $46.30 $154.35 4.7×
Chorionic gonadotropin test (84702)
range across 5 matching MRF lines
$10.08–$110.10 $33.60–$367 varies
Chylmd Trach, Dna, Amp Probe - Chlamydia Dna Pcr (87491) $20.40 $68 0.6×
Citric acid urine (82507) $146.16 $487.20 5.3×
Ckmb (82553) $38.74 $129.15 3.4×
Clotting factor viii related antigen (85244) $111.20 $370.65 5.4×
Coagulation time activated (85347) $55.12 $183.75 12.9×
Cold agglutinin screen (86156)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$64.89–$73.50 $216.30–$245 varies
Collagen crosslinks (82523) $58.54 $195.14 3.1×
Column Chromotography Quant (82542)
range across 86 matching MRF lines
$63–$93.87 $210–$312.90 varies
Compatibility Each Unit Incubation (86921) $10.35 $34.50 0.1×
Complement Antigen Each Component (86160)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$32.25–$80.64 $107.50–$268.80 varies
Complement/Function Activity (86161) $71.61 $238.70 6.0×
Coombs direct (86880) $34.96 $116.55 6.5×
Copper urine (82525)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$39.38–$114.18 $131.25–$380.59 varies
Cortisol free (82530) $88.20 $294 5.3×
Cortisol saliva (82533) $114.18 $380.59 7.0×
Crossmatch immediate spin (86920) $60.15 $200.50 0.4×
Crp High Sensitivity (86141) $90.22 $300.75 7.0×
Cryofibrinogen (82585) $46.30 $154.35 3.3×
Cryptococcus ab (86641) $108.04 $360.15 7.5×
Cryptosporidium (87272) $154.35 $514.50 12.9×
Cul Bact Aerobic Addl Meths Definitive Ea Isol (87077) $42.52 $141.75 5.3×
Culture Anaerobic (87075) $46.62 $155.40 4.9×
Culture csf (87070)
range across 16 matching MRF lines
$15.12–$46.62 $50.40–$155.40 varies
Culture screen only (87081)
range across 3 matching MRF lines
$17.10–$44.42 $57–$148.05 varies
Culture typing if ea antiserum (87140) $47.88 $159.60 8.6×
Cyanide (82600) $59.54 $198.45 3.1×
Cystatin C (82610) $12 $40 0.6×
Cytogenetics 10-30 (88273) $146.16 $487.20 4.2×
Cytomegalovirus igg (86644) $83.16 $277.20 5.8×
Cytopath C/V Thin Layer - Lab Cytopath Cerv/Vag Thin Layer (88142) $17.40 $58 0.9×
Cytp Slides C/V Mnl Scr Under Phys (88150) $23.70 $79 1.3×
Cytp smrs any oth src extnd std > 5 slides (88162) $88.20 $294 1.7×
Deoxycortisol (82634) $160.65 $535.50 5.5×
Deoxyribonuclease antibody (86215) $23.76 $79.20 1.8×
Detect Agent Nos Dna Amp (87798) $410.32 $1,367.75 11.7×
Diphtheria antitoxoid (86648) $98.60 $328.65 6.5×
Drug assay acetaminophen (80143) $21.30 $71 1.1×
Drug assay felbamate (80167) $21.30 $71 1.1×
Drug Assay Itraconazole (80189) $21.30 $71 0.8×
Drug Assay Leflunomide (80193) $21.30 $71 0.6×
Drug Screen Quant Zonisamide (80203) $98.60 $328.65 7.4×
Drug Test Prsmv Chem Anlyzr (80307)
range across 9 matching MRF lines
$60.15–$90.22 $200.50–$300.75 varies
Encephaltis East Eqne Anbdy (86652) $51.34 $171.15 3.9×
Encephaltis West Eqne Antbdy (86654) $51.34 $171.15 3.9×
Enterovirus Antibody (86658) $19.53 $65.10 1.5×
Erythropoietin (82668) $90.22 $300.75 4.8×
Estriol (82677)
range across 3 matching MRF lines
$32.70–$68.04 $109–$226.80 varies
Estrogen total (82672) $84.42 $281.40 3.9×
Factor Inhibitor Test (85335) $111.20 $370.65 8.6×
Fat/Lipids Feces Quantitative (82710) $195.22 $650.75 11.6×
Fbrnlyc Factors&Inhibitors Plsmng Activator (85415) $163.80 $546 9.5×
Fibrinogen activity (85384) $59.22 $197.40 6.1×
Flecainide level (80181) $21.30 $71 1.1×
Flow cytometry first marker (88184)
range across 3 matching MRF lines
$57.96–$104.90 $193.20–$349.65 varies
Fluorescent antibody screen (86255)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$58.28–$96.25 $194.25–$320.83 varies
Fluorescent Nonnfct Agt Antb Titer Ea Antibody (86256)
range across 25 matching MRF lines
$38.40–$168.84 $128–$562.80 varies
Fluoride serum (82735) $77.18 $257.25 4.2×
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (83001)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$24–$57.96 $80–$193.20 varies
Francisella tularensis (86668) $66.15 $220.50 4.7×
Fresh Frozen Plasma Thawing Each Unit (86927) $19.53 $65.10 0.1×
Gases blood ph only (82800) $37.48 $124.95 3.4×
Genet Virus Isolate Hsv (87255) $36 $120 1.1×
Glucose 2 hr pp (82950) $8.82 $29.40 1.9×
Glucose Blood Test (82962)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$8.25–$8.70 $27.50–$29 varies
Glucose Serum (82947) $1.50 $5 0.4×
Glucose tolerance test (gtt) (82951)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$17.70–$44.73 $59–$149.10 varies
Glycated Protein (82985) $84.10 $280.35 5.0×
Growth hormone antibody (86277) $91.66 $305.55 5.8×
Gtt-added samples (82952)
range across 4 matching MRF lines
$13.23–$13.89 $44.10–$46.31 varies
Haloperidol (80173) $90.63 $302.09 5.7×
Hdl Cholesterol (83718) $10.08 $33.60 1.2×
Heavy metal qualitative any analytes (83015) $46.30 $154.35 2.2×
Helminth Antibody (86682) $88.20 $294 6.8×
Hemagglutination Inhibition (86280) $128.20 $427.35 15.7×
Hemoglobin (85018) $23.62 $78.75 10.0×
Hemoglobin a1c (83036)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$12.30–$59.54 $41–$198.45 varies
Hemoglobin electrophoresis (83020) $22.68 $75.60 1.8×
Hemoglobin F Fetal Chemical (83030) $34.34 $114.45 3.2×
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (86706) — $2 —
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (87340)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$14.18 $2–$47.25 1.4×
Hepatitis Be Antibody (86707) $90.22 $300.75 7.8×
Hepatitis Be Antigen (87350) $90.22 $300.75 7.8×
Hepatitis C Antibody (86803) — $2 —
Hepatitis c antibody confirmatory test (86804) $113.40 $378 7.3×
Heterophile antibodies titer (86309) $47.56 $158.55 7.4×
Hgb/Rbcs Fetal Fetomaternal Hemrrg Difrntl Lysis (85460) $410.32 $1,367.75 53.1×
Hiv-1 Antibody (86701)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$16.80–$93.87 $56–$312.90 varies
Hla-b27 (86812)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$64.50–$88.20 $215–$294 varies
Hydroxycorticosteroids 17 (83491) $66.15 $220.50 3.7×
Iaadi parainfluenza virus each type (87279) $50.40 $168 3.1×
Iaadi respiratory synctial virus (87280) $70.88 $236.25 5.3×
Iadna Chlamydia Trachomatis Direct Probe Tq (87490) $14.70 $49 0.6×
Iadna Multiple Organisms Direct Probe Tq (87800) $108.04 $360.15 2.5×
Iadna Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Amplified Probe Tq (87591) $20.40 $68 0.6×
Immune Complex Assay (86332) $80.32 $267.75 3.3×
Immunfix e-phorsis/urine/csf (86335) $85.36 $284.55 2.9×
Immunoassay analyte qual/semiqual single step (83518)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$26.40–$48.45 $88–$161.50 varies
Immunoassay Analyte Quant Radioimmunoassay (83519) $108.16 $360.52 5.9×
Immunoassay for tumor antigen, qualitative or semiquantitative (eg, bladder tumor antigen) Facility (86294) $192.46 $641.55 7.5×
Immunoassay nonantibody (83516)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$70.88–$105.18 $236.25–$350.60 varies
Immunodiffusion not elsewhere specified (86329)
range across 3 matching MRF lines
$61.11–$130.72 $203.70–$435.75 varies
Immunodiffusion Ouchterlony (86331) $17.96 $59.85 1.5×
Immunofixation electrophoresis (86334) $243.18 $810.60 10.9×
Immunofluorescence per spec 1st singl antb stain (88346) $150.57 $501.90 0.9×
Immunohistochemistry (88342)
range across 5 matching MRF lines
$57.02–$80.40 $190.05–$268 varies
Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay ºEIA», enzyme-linked immunosorbent… (87320) $128.20 $427.35 8.5×
Infectious agent antigen detection by immunofluorescent technique; adenovirus (87260) $66.15 $220.50 4.6×
Inhibin A (86336) $90.30 $301 5.8×
Inhibin b (83520)
range across 5 matching MRF lines
$32.70–$183.02 $109–$610.05 varies
Irradiation Blood Product Each Unit (86945) $47.30 $157.66 1.3×
Ketosteroids 17 total (83586) $41.58 $138.60 3.2×
Koh Prep (87220) $4.50 $15 1.1×
Lactate (ld) (ldh) enzyme (83615) $35.91 $119.70 5.9×
LDL direct (83721) $63 $210 6.0×
Lead (83655) $39.69 $132.30 3.3×
Legionella antibody (86713)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$60.15–$105.21 $200.50–$350.70 varies
Legionella antigen urine (87449)
range across 6 matching MRF lines
$46.62–$64.26 $155.40–$214.20 varies
Leptospira antibody (86720) $88.83 $296.10 5.5×
Leucine Aminopeptidase Lap (83670) $37.48 $124.95 3.8×
Lidocaine (80176) $119.73 $399.11 8.2×
Lipase (83690) $87.68 $292.25 12.7×
Listeria Monocytogenes (86723) $173.25 $577.50 13.1×
Luteinizing Hormone (Lh) (83002)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$8.10–$58.59 $27–$195.30 varies
Lyme disease antibody (86618) $70.88 $236.25 4.2×
Magnesium Urine (83735)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$6.93–$87.68 $23.10–$292.25 varies
Mass Spectrometry Quant (83789) $58.59 $195.30 2.4×
Metabolic panel ionized ca (80047) $3.30 $11 0.2×
Methotrexate (80204) $21.30 $71 0.6×
Methylmalonic acid serum (83921) $140.18 $467.25 6.6×
Microalbumin, quantitative (82043) $85.63 $285.44 14.8×
Molecular Cytogenetics Interphase Ish 25-99 Cll (88274) $165.38 $551.25 3.9×
Morphometric Analysis Tumor (88358) $84.10 $280.35 0.5×
Mucin Clot Body Fluid (83872) $48.51 $161.70 8.3×
Mumps antibody (86735)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$78.75 $2–$262.50 6.0×
Mycobacteric Identification (87118) $57 $190 3.9×
Mycophenolic Acid (80180) $162.22 $540.75 9.0×
Neisseria Dir Na Probe (87590) $14.70 $49 0.5×
Niacin (84591) $58.59 $195.30 3.4×
Obstetric panel (80081) $76.50 $255 1.0×
Oncoprotein Her-2/Neu (83950) $114.98 $383.25 1.8×
Organic acids urine (83918) $91.35 $304.50 3.9×
Osmolality serum (83930) $44.73 $149.10 6.8×
Particle Agglutination Screen Each Antibody (86403)
range across 10 matching MRF lines
$23.40–$84.74 $78–$282.45 varies
Parvovirus antibody (86747) $146.79 $489.30 9.8×
Ph urine (81003)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$6–$21.10 $20–$70.35 varies
Phenytoin (Dilantin) (80185) $64.26 $214.20 4.8×
Platelet neutralization (85597) $34.65 $115.50 1.9×
Pooling blood platelets (86965) $114.03 $380.10 0.7×
Potassium Urine (84133) $81.56 $271.85 17.2×
Prolactin (84146) $10.50 $35 0.5×
Protoporphyrin rbc quantitative (84202) $98.28 $327.60 6.8×
Q Fever Antibody (86638) $63.94 $213.15 5.3×
Quantitative assay drug (80299)
range across 11 matching MRF lines
$31.75–$133.56 $105.84–$445.20 varies
Rbc antibody identification (86870) $74.34 $247.80 0.2×
Rbc antibody screen (86850) $7.56 $25.20 0.8×
Rbc serum pretx incubj drugs (86975) $39.69 $132.30 0.1×
Reagent Strip/Blood Glucose (82948)
range across 4 matching MRF lines
$4.80–$15.90 $16–$53 varies
Receptor assay estrogen (84233) $114.98 $383.25 1.3×
Receptor assay progesterone (84234) $114.98 $383.25 1.8×
Reticulocyte Count Manual (85044) $18.90 $63 4.4×
Rh (86901)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$9–$31.50 $30–$105 varies
Rpr qualitative (86592)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$9.45–$11.97 $31.50–$39.90 varies
Rsv ab (86756) $78.75 $262.50 5.0×
Rubella Antibody (86762)
range across 3 matching MRF lines
$11.97 $2–$39.90 0.8×
Rubeola antibody (86765)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$17.96 $2–$59.85 1.4×
Rufinamide (80210) $21.30 $71 0.8×
Salicylate Level (80179) $21.30 $71 1.1×
Salmonella antibody (86768) $17.96 $59.85 1.4×
Sedimentation rate (85651) $21.60 $72 5.1×
Semen analysis complete (89320) $74.02 $246.75 6.0×
Semen analysis; presence and/or motility of sperm including Huhner test (post coital) Facility (89300) $14.70 $49 1.5×
Sensitivity mic (87186)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$10.20–$56.38 $34–$187.95 varies
Sickling of rbc reduction (85660) $10.80 $36 2.0×
Smear acid fast (87206)
range across 6 matching MRF lines
$26.46–$59.54 $88.20–$198.45 varies
Smear gram stain (87205)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$11.88–$45.68 $39.60–$152.25 varies
Smear Special Stain (87207)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$93.87–$114.18 $312.90–$380.59 varies
Smr Prim Src Wet Mount Nfct Agt (87210)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$7.88–$34.65 $26.25–$115.50 varies
Sodium Serum (84295) $81.56 $271.85 17.0×
Sodium Urine (84300) $81.56 $271.85 16.1×
Special Stains Group 1 (88312)
range across 5 matching MRF lines
$52.92–$81.27 $176.40–$270.90 varies
Special Stains Group 2 (88313)
range across 16 matching MRF lines
$39.69–$45.68 $132.30–$152.25 varies
Spectrophotometry (84311)
range across 13 matching MRF lines
$8.19–$80.32 $27.30–$267.75 varies
Sperm isolation; simple prep (e.g., sperm wash and swim-up) for insemination or diagnosis with semen analysis (89260) $99.22 $330.75 1.9×
Splitting Blood/Blood Products Each Unit (86985) $15.75 $52.50 0.1×
Stool cultr aerobic bact ea (87046)
range across 5 matching MRF lines
$45.68–$50.08 $152.25–$166.95 varies
Susceptibility Study Antimicrobial Disk Method (87184) $39.03 $130.10 5.2×
T3 Uptake (84479) $1.50 $5 0.2×
T4 Free (84439) $84.42 $281.40 9.4×
T4 total (84436)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$1.50–$114.18 $5–$380.59 varies
Test for urine cystines (82615) $44.73 $149.10 4.7×
Testosterone, Free (84402) $57.96 $193.20 2.3×
Tetanus antibody (86774) $98.60 $328.65 6.7×
Thromboplastin Time Prtl Substit Plasma Frctj Ea (85732)
range across 3 matching MRF lines
$31.65–$105.52 $105.50–$351.75 varies
Toxin/Antitoxin Assay Tissue Culture (87230) $83.16 $277.20 4.2×
Toxoplasma antibody (86777) $61.11 $203.70 4.2×
Trichinella Antibody (86784) $154.35 $514.50 12.3×
Trypsin feces qual (84488) $32.44 $108.15 4.4×
Urinalysis Microscopic Only (81015)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$8.19–$26.46 $27.30–$88.20 varies
Urinalysis Qual/Semiquant Except Immunoassays (81005)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$38.74–$47.56 $129.15–$158.55 varies
Urine Bacteria Culture (87088)
range across 2 matching MRF lines
$13.23–$42.52 $44.10–$141.75 varies
Urine Pregnancy Test (81025)
range across 3 matching MRF lines
$5.10–$80.64 $17–$268.80 varies
Urobilinogen, feces, quantitative Facility (84577) $68.04 $226.80 4.1×
Viral Culture (87252) $119.70 $399 4.6×
Virus antibody nos (86790)
range across 11 matching MRF lines
$66.78–$133.95 $222.60–$446.51 varies
Virus inoculation, shell via (87254) $146.16 $487.20 7.5×
Viscosity serum (85810) $91.66 $305.55 7.9×
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) (84252) $113.12 $377.06 5.6×
Vitamin c (82180) $79.06 $263.55 8.0×
Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy (82306) $9.54 $31.80 0.3×
Vitamin E (84446) $10.38 $34.60 0.7×
Volatiles (84600) $56.38 $187.95 3.3×
Xylose Absorption Test (84620) $68.98 $229.95 5.3×

A range means this hospital published different amounts on matching machine-readable-file lines. We show the lowest–highest posted amount because we cannot tell from the published file which line would apply to a particular visit.