CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Verde Valley Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$5.16

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.16 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $44 (853%)
Insurance Median: $7 (136%)
Cash: $44 (853% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (136% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5.16 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 $5 - $76 97%
Ahcccs $5 97%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $5 97%
Devoted $5 97%
Health Choice $5 - $10 97%
Health Choice Integrated Care $5 97%
Health Net Federal $5 97%
Humana $5 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
Mercy Care Advantage $5 97%
Mercy Care Rhba $5 97%
Snf Vvmc $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $81 97%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $5 - $7 97%
Va Pccc Triwest $5 97%
Vvmc 30/70 $5 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Wellcare By Allwell $5 97%
Ambetter / Centene $6 116%
Gold Kidney $6 116%
Ahcccs Other $7 136%
Care 1St $7 136%
Health Choice Arizona $7 136%
Health Net Of Arizona $7 136%
Mercy Care $7 136%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $7 136%
Vvmc Jail $7 136%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $8 155%
Naphcare $9 - $10 174%
Self Pay $44 - $88 853%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $44 853%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $51 - $64 988%
Workers Comp $57 1105%
Copperpoint $64 1240%
Cigna $79 1531%
Vvmc 90/10 $79 1531%
Auto Insurance $5,000 96899%

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