CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $95
  • Cash Discount Price: $105
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Verde Valley Medical Center is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 11.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$95

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$8.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $8.17 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $105 (1285%)
Insurance Median: $95 (1163%)
Cash: $105 (1285% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $95 (1163% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $8.17 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 1163% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1063%). 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 - $198 98%
Ahcccs $8 98%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $8 98%
Devoted $8 98%
Health Choice $8 - $16 98%
Health Choice Integrated Care $8 98%
Health Net Federal $8 98%
Humana $8 98%
Medicare (plans) $8 98%
Mercy Care Advantage $8 98%
Mercy Care Rhba $8 98%
Snf Vvmc $8 98%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $212 98%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $8 - $11 98%
Va Pccc Triwest $8 98%
Vvmc 30/70 $8 98%
Wellcare $8 98%
Wellcare By Allwell $8 98%
Ambetter / Centene $9 110%
Gold Kidney $10 122%
Ahcccs Other $11 135%
Care 1St $11 135%
Health Choice Arizona $11 135%
Health Net Of Arizona $11 135%
Mercy Care $11 135%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $11 135%
Vvmc Jail $11 135%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $12 147%
Naphcare $14 - $16 171%
Self Pay $95 - $229 1163%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $95 - $114 1163%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $110 - $167 1346%
Workers Comp $123 - $149 1506%
Copperpoint $138 - $167 1689%
Cigna $170 - $206 2081%
Vvmc 90/10 $170 - $206 2081%
Auto Insurance $5,000 61200%

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