CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: $87
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Verde Valley Medical Center is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $87. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$87

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$29.6

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $29.6 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $87 (294%)
Insurance Median: $41 (139%)
Cash: $87 (294% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $41 (139% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $29.6 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 $29 - $151 98%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $29 98%
Health Choice $29 - $57 98%
Health Choice Integrated Care $29 98%
Health Net Federal $29 98%
Humana $29 98%
Medicare (plans) $29 98%
Mercy Care Advantage $29 98%
Snf Vvmc $29 98%
UnitedHealthcare $29 - $161 98%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $29 - $41 98%
Vvmc 30/70 $29 98%
Wellcare $29 98%
Wellcare By Allwell $29 98%
Ahcccs $30 101%
Devoted $30 101%
Mercy Care Rhba $30 101%
Va Pccc Triwest $30 101%
Ambetter / Centene $33 111%
Gold Kidney $35 118%
Ahcccs Other $41 139%
Care 1St $41 139%
Health Choice Arizona $41 139%
Health Net Of Arizona $41 139%
Mercy Care $41 139%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $41 139%
Vvmc Jail $41 139%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $44 149%
Naphcare $52 - $59 176%
Self Pay $87 - $174 294%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $87 294%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $101 - $127 341%
Workers Comp $113 382%
Copperpoint $127 429%
Cigna $157 530%
Vvmc 90/10 $157 530%
Auto Insurance $5,000 16892%

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