CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80053
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $167
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Verde Valley Medical Center is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $167. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$167

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$10.56

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $10.56 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $167 (1581%)
Insurance Median: $15 (142%)
Cash: $167 (1581% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (142% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $10.56 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 $10 - $290 95%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $10 95%
Health Choice $10 - $20 95%
Health Choice Integrated Care $10 95%
Health Net Federal $10 95%
Humana $10 95%
Medicare (plans) $10 95%
Mercy Care Advantage $10 95%
Snf Vvmc $10 95%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $310 95%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $10 - $15 95%
Vvmc 30/70 $10 95%
Wellcare $10 95%
Wellcare By Allwell $10 95%
Ahcccs $11 104%
Devoted $11 104%
Mercy Care Rhba $11 104%
Va Pccc Triwest $11 104%
Ambetter / Centene $12 114%
Gold Kidney $12 114%
Ahcccs Other $15 142%
Care 1St $15 142%
Health Choice Arizona $15 142%
Health Net Of Arizona $15 142%
Mercy Care $15 142%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $15 142%
Vvmc Jail $15 142%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $16 152%
Naphcare $18 - $21 170%
Self Pay $167 - $335 1581%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $167 1581%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $195 - $244 1847%
Workers Comp $218 2064%
Copperpoint $244 2311%
Cigna $301 2850%
Vvmc 90/10 $301 2850%
Auto Insurance $5,000 47348%

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