CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $78
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$32.4

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $32.4 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $78 (241%)
Insurance Median: $54 (167%)
Cash: $78 (241% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $54 (167% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $32.4 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
Ahcccs Other $14 - $26 43%
Care 1St $14 - $26 43%
Health Choice $14 - $61 43%
Health Choice Arizona $14 - $26 43%
Health Net Of Arizona $14 - $26 43%
Mercy Care $14 - $26 43%
Mercy Care Rhba $14 - $27 43%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $14 - $26 43%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $189 43%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $14 - $34 43%
Vvmc Jail $14 - $26 43%
Ahcccs $15 - $28 46%
Health Choice Integrated Care $24 - $46 74%
Aetna $31 - $177 96%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $31 96%
Humana $31 96%
Medicare (plans) $31 96%
Mercy Care Advantage $31 96%
Snf Vvmc $31 96%
Vvmc 30/70 $31 96%
Wellcare $31 96%
Wellcare By Allwell $31 96%
Health Net Federal $32 99%
Va Pccc Triwest $32 99%
Devoted $33 - $34 102%
Ambetter / Centene $36 111%
Gold Kidney $38 117%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $48 148%
Self Pay $54 - $205 167%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $54 - $102 167%
Naphcare $56 - $64 173%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $63 - $149 194%
Workers Comp $70 - $133 216%
Copperpoint $78 - $149 241%
Cigna $97 - $184 299%
Vvmc 90/10 $97 - $184 299%
Auto Insurance $5,000 15432%

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