CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $174
  • Cash Discount Price: $179
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Verde Valley Medical Center is $174. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 11.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$174

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$15.08

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.08 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $179 (1187%)
Insurance Median: $174 (1154%)
Cash: $179 (1187% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $174 (1154% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.08 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 1154% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1054%). 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 $15 - $319 99%
Ahcccs $15 99%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $15 99%
Devoted $15 - $16 99%
Health Choice $15 - $29 99%
Health Choice Integrated Care $15 99%
Health Net Federal $15 99%
Humana $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
Mercy Care Advantage $15 99%
Mercy Care Rhba $15 99%
Snf Vvmc $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $340 99%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $15 - $21 99%
Va Pccc Triwest $15 99%
Vvmc 30/70 $15 99%
Wellcare $15 99%
Wellcare By Allwell $15 99%
Ambetter / Centene $17 113%
Gold Kidney $18 119%
Ahcccs Other $21 139%
Care 1St $21 139%
Health Choice Arizona $21 139%
Health Net Of Arizona $21 139%
Mercy Care $21 139%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $21 139%
Vvmc Jail $21 139%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $23 153%
Naphcare $26 - $30 172%
Self Pay $174 - $368 1154%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $174 - $184 1154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $203 - $268 1346%
Workers Comp $227 - $239 1505%
Copperpoint $254 - $268 1684%
Cigna $314 - $331 2082%
Vvmc 90/10 $314 - $331 2082%
Auto Insurance $5,000 33156%

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