CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $52
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.95

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.95 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $52 (1316%)
Insurance Median: $5 (127%)
Cash: $52 (1316% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (127% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.95 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 $4 - $90 101%
Ahcccs $4 101%
Ambetter / Centene $4 101%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $4 101%
Devoted $4 101%
Health Choice $4 - $8 101%
Health Choice Integrated Care $4 101%
Health Net Federal $4 101%
Humana $4 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
Mercy Care Advantage $4 101%
Mercy Care Rhba $4 101%
Snf Vvmc $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $95 101%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $4 - $5 101%
Va Pccc Triwest $4 101%
Vvmc 30/70 $4 101%
Wellcare $4 101%
Wellcare By Allwell $4 101%
Ahcccs Other $5 127%
Care 1St $5 127%
Gold Kidney $5 127%
Health Choice Arizona $5 127%
Health Net Of Arizona $5 127%
Mercy Care $5 127%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $5 127%
Vvmc Jail $5 127%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $6 152%
Naphcare $7 - $8 177%
Self Pay $52 - $103 1316%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $52 1316%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $60 - $75 1519%
Workers Comp $67 1696%
Copperpoint $75 1899%
Cigna $93 2354%
Vvmc 90/10 $93 2354%
Auto Insurance $5,000 126582%

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