CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Verde Valley Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6.48

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.48 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $126 (1944%)
Insurance Median: $9 (139%)
Cash: $126 (1944% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (139% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.48 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
Aetna $6 - $219 93%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $6 93%
Devoted $6 - $7 93%
Health Choice $6 - $12 93%
Health Choice Integrated Care $6 93%
Health Net Federal $6 93%
Humana $6 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
Mercy Care Advantage $6 93%
Snf Vvmc $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $233 93%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $6 - $9 93%
Va Pccc Triwest $6 93%
Vvmc 30/70 $6 93%
Wellcare $6 93%
Wellcare By Allwell $6 93%
Ahcccs $7 108%
Ambetter / Centene $7 108%
Mercy Care Rhba $7 108%
Gold Kidney $8 123%
Ahcccs Other $9 139%
Care 1St $9 139%
Health Choice Arizona $9 139%
Health Net Of Arizona $9 139%
Mercy Care $9 139%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $9 139%
Vvmc Jail $9 139%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $10 154%
Naphcare $11 - $13 170%
Self Pay $126 - $252 1944%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $126 1944%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $147 - $184 2269%
Workers Comp $164 2531%
Copperpoint $184 2840%
Cigna $227 3503%
Vvmc 90/10 $227 3503%
Auto Insurance $5,000 77160%

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