CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $53
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$7.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $7.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $53 (682%)
Insurance Median: $20 (257%)
Cash: $53 (682% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (257% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $7.77 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 257% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 157%). 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 $8 - $151 103%
Ahcccs $8 103%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $8 103%
Devoted $8 103%
Health Choice $8 - $15 103%
Health Choice Integrated Care $8 103%
Health Net Federal $8 103%
Humana $8 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 103%
Mercy Care Advantage $8 103%
Mercy Care Rhba $8 103%
Snf Vvmc $8 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $161 103%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $8 - $11 103%
Va Pccc Triwest $8 103%
Vvmc 30/70 $8 103%
Wellcare $8 103%
Wellcare By Allwell $8 103%
Ambetter / Centene $9 116%
Gold Kidney $9 116%
Ahcccs Other $11 142%
Care 1St $11 142%
Health Choice Arizona $11 142%
Health Net Of Arizona $11 142%
Mercy Care $11 142%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $11 142%
Vvmc Jail $11 142%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $12 154%
Naphcare $14 - $16 180%
Self Pay $20 - $174 257%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $20 - $87 257%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23 - $127 296%
Workers Comp $25 - $113 322%
Copperpoint $29 - $127 373%
Cigna $35 - $157 450%
Vvmc 90/10 $35 - $157 450%
Auto Insurance $5,000 64350%

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