CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $507
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,555
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $507. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,555. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,555

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$507

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$356.43

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $356.43 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $2,555 (717%)
Insurance Median: $507 (142%)
Cash: $2,555 (717% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $507 (142% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $356.43 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
UnitedHealthcare $234 - $8,733 66%
Devoted $288 - $412 81%
Health Choice $288 - $765 81%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $288 - $432 81%
Va Pccc Triwest $292 - $399 82%
Mercy Care Rhba $323 91%
Health Choice Integrated Care $330 93%
Ahcccs $335 94%
Ahcccs Other $336 94%
Care 1St $336 94%
Health Choice Arizona $336 94%
Health Net Of Arizona $336 94%
Mercy Care $336 94%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $336 94%
Vvmc Jail $336 94%
Health Net Federal $372 104%
Self Pay $390 - $9,441 109%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $390 - $4,721 109%
Aetna $392 - $8,185 110%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $392 110%
Humana $392 110%
Medicare (plans) $392 110%
Mercy Care Advantage $392 110%
Snf Vvmc $392 110%
Vvmc 30/70 $392 110%
Wellcare $392 110%
Wellcare By Allwell $392 110%
Ambetter / Centene $451 127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $454 - $6,873 127%
Gold Kidney $471 132%
Workers Comp $507 - $6,137 142%
Naphcare $512 - $797 144%
Copperpoint $568 - $6,873 159%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $598 168%
Cigna $702 - $8,497 197%
Vvmc 90/10 $702 - $8,497 197%
Auto Insurance $5,000 1403%

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