CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $46
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 5.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$4.29

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $4.29 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $46 (1072%)
Insurance Median: $24 (559%)
Cash: $46 (1072% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (559% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $4.29 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 559% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 459%). 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 $4 - $83 93%
Ahcccs $4 93%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $4 93%
Devoted $4 93%
Health Choice $4 - $8 93%
Health Choice Integrated Care $4 93%
Health Net Federal $4 93%
Humana $4 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 93%
Mercy Care Advantage $4 93%
Mercy Care Rhba $4 93%
Snf Vvmc $4 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $89 93%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $4 - $6 93%
Va Pccc Triwest $4 93%
Vvmc 30/70 $4 93%
Wellcare $4 93%
Wellcare By Allwell $4 93%
Ambetter / Centene $5 117%
Gold Kidney $5 117%
Ahcccs Other $6 140%
Care 1St $6 140%
Health Choice Arizona $6 140%
Health Net Of Arizona $6 140%
Mercy Care $6 140%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $6 140%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $6 140%
Vvmc Jail $6 140%
Naphcare $8 - $9 186%
Self Pay $14 - $96 326%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $14 - $48 326%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $70 373%
Workers Comp $18 - $62 420%
Copperpoint $20 - $70 466%
Cigna $24 - $86 559%
Vvmc 90/10 $24 - $86 559%
Auto Insurance $5,000 116550%

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