CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $77
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Verde Valley Medical Center is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 3.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6.7

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.7 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $77 (1149%)
Insurance Median: $25 (373%)
Cash: $77 (1149% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (373% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.7 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 373% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 273%). 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
Health Net Federal $6 90%
Aetna $7 - $149 104%
Ahcccs $7 104%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $7 104%
Devoted $7 104%
Health Choice $7 - $13 104%
Health Choice Integrated Care $7 104%
Humana $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
Mercy Care Advantage $7 104%
Mercy Care Rhba $7 104%
Snf Vvmc $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $159 104%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $7 - $9 104%
Va Pccc Triwest $7 104%
Vvmc 30/70 $7 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Wellcare By Allwell $7 104%
Ambetter / Centene $8 119%
Gold Kidney $8 119%
Ahcccs Other $9 134%
Care 1St $9 134%
Health Choice Arizona $9 134%
Health Net Of Arizona $9 134%
Mercy Care $9 134%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $9 134%
Vvmc Jail $9 134%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $10 149%
Naphcare $12 - $13 179%
Self Pay $14 - $172 209%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $14 - $86 209%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $125 239%
Workers Comp $18 - $112 269%
Copperpoint $20 - $125 299%
Cigna $25 - $155 373%
Vvmc 90/10 $25 - $155 373%
Auto Insurance $5,000 74627%

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