CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $77
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$35.07

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $35.07 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $77 (220%)
Insurance Median: $52 (148%)
Cash: $77 (220% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (148% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $35.07 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 $13 - $26 37%
Care 1St $13 - $26 37%
Health Choice $13 - $66 37%
Health Choice Arizona $13 - $26 37%
Health Net Of Arizona $13 - $26 37%
Mercy Care $13 - $26 37%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $13 - $26 37%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $189 37%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $13 - $37 37%
Vvmc Jail $13 - $26 37%
Ahcccs $14 - $28 40%
Mercy Care Rhba $14 - $27 40%
Health Choice Integrated Care $23 - $46 66%
Aetna $34 - $177 97%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $34 97%
Health Net Federal $34 97%
Humana $34 97%
Medicare (plans) $34 97%
Mercy Care Advantage $34 97%
Snf Vvmc $34 97%
Va Pccc Triwest $34 97%
Vvmc 30/70 $34 97%
Wellcare $34 97%
Wellcare By Allwell $34 97%
Devoted $36 - $37 103%
Ambetter / Centene $39 111%
Gold Kidney $41 117%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $52 148%
Self Pay $52 - $205 148%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $52 - $102 148%
Naphcare $60 - $69 171%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $61 - $149 174%
Workers Comp $68 - $133 194%
Copperpoint $76 - $149 217%
Cigna $94 - $184 268%
Vvmc 90/10 $94 - $184 268%
Auto Insurance $5,000 14257%

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