CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $178
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$178

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$13.63

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13.63 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $178 (1306%)
Insurance Median: $19 (139%)
Cash: $178 (1306% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (139% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13.63 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 $13 - $309 95%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $13 95%
Health Choice $13 - $26 95%
Health Net Federal $13 95%
Humana $13 95%
Medicare (plans) $13 95%
Mercy Care Advantage $13 95%
Snf Vvmc $13 95%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $329 95%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $13 - $19 95%
Vvmc 30/70 $13 95%
Wellcare $13 95%
Wellcare By Allwell $13 95%
Ahcccs $14 103%
Devoted $14 103%
Health Choice Integrated Care $14 103%
Mercy Care Rhba $14 103%
Va Pccc Triwest $14 103%
Ambetter / Centene $15 110%
Gold Kidney $16 117%
Ahcccs Other $19 139%
Care 1St $19 139%
Health Choice Arizona $19 139%
Health Net Of Arizona $19 139%
Mercy Care $19 139%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $19 139%
Vvmc Jail $19 139%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $20 147%
Naphcare $24 - $27 176%
Self Pay $178 - $356 1306%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $178 1306%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $207 - $259 1519%
Workers Comp $231 1695%
Copperpoint $259 1900%
Cigna $321 2355%
Vvmc 90/10 $321 2355%
Auto Insurance $5,000 36684%

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