CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $246
  • Cash Discount Price: $309
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $246. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $309. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$309

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$246

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$223.72

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $223.72 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $309 (138%)
Insurance Median: $246 (110%)
Cash: $309 (138% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $246 (110% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $223.72 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
Health Choice $8 - $480 4%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $8 - $271 4%
Va Pccc Triwest $8 - $250 4%
Devoted $9 - $259 4%
Naphcare $15 - $501 7%
Mercy Care Rhba $182 81%
UnitedHealthcare $185 - $572 83%
Health Choice Integrated Care $186 83%
Ahcccs $188 84%
Ahcccs Other $189 84%
Care 1St $189 84%
Health Choice Arizona $189 84%
Health Net Of Arizona $189 84%
Mercy Care $189 84%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $189 84%
Vvmc Jail $189 84%
Health Net Federal $234 105%
Aetna $246 - $536 110%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $246 110%
Humana $246 110%
Medicare (plans) $246 110%
Mercy Care Advantage $246 110%
Snf Vvmc $246 110%
Vvmc 30/70 $246 110%
Wellcare $246 110%
Wellcare By Allwell $246 110%
Ambetter / Centene $283 126%
Gold Kidney $296 132%
Self Pay $309 - $618 138%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $309 138%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $360 - $450 161%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $375 168%
Workers Comp $402 180%
Copperpoint $450 201%
Cigna $556 249%
Vvmc 90/10 $556 249%
Auto Insurance $5,000 2235%

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