CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $79
  • Cash Discount Price: $79
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Verde Valley Medical Center is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $79. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$79

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$79

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$53.24

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $53.24 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $79 (148%)
Insurance Median: $79 (148%)
Cash: $79 (148% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $79 (148% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $53.24 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.

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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
Ahcccs $10 19%
Devoted $10 - $62 19%
Health Choice $10 - $114 19%
Health Choice Integrated Care $10 19%
Mercy Care Rhba $10 19%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $10 - $64 19%
Va Pccc Triwest $10 - $60 19%
Ahcccs Other $14 26%
Care 1St $14 26%
Health Choice Arizona $14 26%
Health Net Of Arizona $14 26%
Mercy Care $14 26%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $14 26%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $145 26%
Vvmc Jail $14 26%
Naphcare $17 - $119 32%
Health Net Federal $56 105%
Aetna $59 - $136 111%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $59 111%
Humana $59 111%
Medicare (plans) $59 111%
Mercy Care Advantage $59 111%
Snf Vvmc $59 111%
Vvmc 30/70 $59 111%
Wellcare $59 111%
Wellcare By Allwell $59 111%
Ambetter / Centene $67 126%
Gold Kidney $70 131%
Self Pay $78 - $157 147%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $78 - $79 147%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $89 167%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $91 - $114 171%
Workers Comp $102 192%
Copperpoint $114 214%
Cigna $141 265%
Vvmc 90/10 $141 265%
Auto Insurance $5,000 9391%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals