CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $155
  • Cash Discount Price: $159
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 11.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$155

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$13.39

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13.39 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $159 (1187%)
Insurance Median: $155 (1158%)
Cash: $159 (1187% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $155 (1158% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13.39 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 1158% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1058%). 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
Aetna $13 - $283 97%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $13 97%
Devoted $13 - $14 97%
Health Choice $13 - $26 97%
Health Choice Integrated Care $13 97%
Health Net Federal $13 97%
Humana $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Mercy Care Advantage $13 97%
Snf Vvmc $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $302 97%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $13 - $19 97%
Va Pccc Triwest $13 97%
Vvmc 30/70 $13 97%
Wellcare $13 97%
Wellcare By Allwell $13 97%
Ahcccs $14 105%
Mercy Care Rhba $14 105%
Ambetter / Centene $15 112%
Gold Kidney $16 119%
Ahcccs Other $19 142%
Care 1St $19 142%
Health Choice Arizona $19 142%
Health Net Of Arizona $19 142%
Mercy Care $19 142%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $19 142%
Vvmc Jail $19 142%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $20 149%
Naphcare $23 - $27 172%
Self Pay $155 - $327 1158%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $155 - $163 1158%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $180 - $238 1344%
Workers Comp $201 - $212 1501%
Copperpoint $225 - $238 1680%
Cigna $279 - $294 2084%
Vvmc 90/10 $279 - $294 2084%
Auto Insurance $5,000 37341%

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