CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $187
  • Cash Discount Price: $187
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $187. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $187. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$187

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$187

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$117.57

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $117.57 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $187 (159%)
Insurance Median: $187 (159%)
Cash: $187 (159% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $187 (159% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $117.57 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
Mercy Care Rhba $28 24%
Ahcccs $29 25%
Health Choice Integrated Care $29 25%
Ahcccs Other $30 26%
Care 1St $30 26%
Health Choice $30 - $329 26%
Health Choice Arizona $30 26%
Health Net Of Arizona $30 26%
Mercy Care $30 26%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $30 26%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $345 26%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $30 - $113 26%
Vvmc Jail $30 26%
Va Pccc Triwest $115 - $336 98%
Devoted $124 105%
Gold Kidney $149 127%
Self Pay $187 - $373 159%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $187 159%
Naphcare $201 171%
Workers Comp $243 207%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $272 231%
Copperpoint $272 231%
Aetna $280 - $324 238%
Cigna $336 286%
Vvmc 90/10 $336 286%
Health Net Federal $373 317%
Auto Insurance $5,000 4253%

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