CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $124
  • Cash Discount Price: $118
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 12.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$124

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$9.71

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $9.71 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $118 (1215%)
Insurance Median: $124 (1277%)
Cash: $118 (1215% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $124 (1277% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $9.71 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1277% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1177%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Health Net Federal $9 93%
Aetna $10 - $216 103%
Ahcccs $10 103%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $10 103%
Devoted $10 103%
Health Choice $10 - $19 103%
Health Choice Integrated Care $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Mercy Care Advantage $10 103%
Mercy Care Rhba $10 103%
Snf Vvmc $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $230 103%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $10 - $14 103%
Va Pccc Triwest $10 103%
Vvmc 30/70 $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Wellcare By Allwell $10 103%
Ambetter / Centene $11 113%
Gold Kidney $11 113%
Ahcccs Other $14 144%
Care 1St $14 144%
Health Choice Arizona $14 144%
Health Net Of Arizona $14 144%
Mercy Care $14 144%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $14 144%
Vvmc Jail $14 144%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $15 154%
Naphcare $17 - $19 175%
Self Pay $112 - $249 1153%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $112 - $124 1153%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $130 - $181 1339%
Workers Comp $146 - $162 1504%
Copperpoint $163 - $181 1679%
Cigna $202 - $224 2080%
Vvmc 90/10 $202 - $224 2080%
Auto Insurance $5,000 51493%

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