CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $34
  • Cash Discount Price: $46
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $34. 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 $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 5.66x 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
$34

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6.01

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.01 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $46 (765%)
Insurance Median: $34 (566%)
Cash: $46 (765% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $34 (566% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.01 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 566% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 466%). 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 $6 - $153 100%
Ahcccs $6 100%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $6 100%
Devoted $6 100%
Health Choice $6 - $11 100%
Health Choice Integrated Care $6 100%
Health Net Federal $6 100%
Humana $6 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 100%
Mercy Care Advantage $6 100%
Mercy Care Rhba $6 100%
Snf Vvmc $6 100%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $163 100%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $6 - $8 100%
Va Pccc Triwest $6 100%
Vvmc 30/70 $6 100%
Wellcare $6 100%
Wellcare By Allwell $6 100%
Ambetter / Centene $7 116%
Gold Kidney $7 116%
Ahcccs Other $8 133%
Care 1St $8 133%
Health Choice Arizona $8 133%
Health Net Of Arizona $8 133%
Mercy Care $8 133%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $8 133%
Vvmc Jail $8 133%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $9 150%
Naphcare $11 - $12 183%
Self Pay $19 - $176 316%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $19 - $88 316%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $128 366%
Workers Comp $25 - $114 416%
Copperpoint $28 - $128 466%
Cigna $34 - $158 566%
Vvmc 90/10 $34 - $158 566%
Auto Insurance $5,000 83195%

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