CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90847
  • Insurance Median: $147
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at Verde Valley Medical Center is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$147

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$181.34

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $181.34 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $98 (54%)
Insurance Median: $147 (81%)
Cash: $98 (54% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $147 (81% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $181.34 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 $59 - $181 33%
Self Pay $98 - $196 54%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $98 54%
Health Choice $107 - $389 59%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $107 - $220 59%
Va Pccc Triwest $109 - $203 60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $114 - $143 63%
Devoted $118 - $210 65%
Workers Comp $127 70%
Mercy Care Rhba $129 71%
Health Choice Integrated Care $132 73%
Ahcccs $134 74%
Ahcccs Other $135 74%
Care 1St $135 74%
Health Choice Arizona $135 74%
Health Net Of Arizona $135 74%
Mercy Care $135 74%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $135 74%
Vvmc Jail $135 74%
Copperpoint $143 79%
Aetna $147 - $200 81%
Cigna $176 97%
Vvmc 90/10 $176 97%
Health Net Federal $189 104%
Naphcare $191 - $406 105%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $200 110%
Humana $200 110%
Medicare (plans) $200 110%
Mercy Care Advantage $200 110%
Snf Vvmc $200 110%
Vvmc 30/70 $200 110%
Wellcare $200 110%
Wellcare By Allwell $200 110%
Ambetter / Centene $229 126%
Gold Kidney $240 132%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $304 168%
Auto Insurance $5,000 2757%

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