CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $51
  • Cash Discount Price: $77
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $51. 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 $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x 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
$51

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$29.06

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $29.06 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $77 (265%)
Insurance Median: $51 (175%)
Cash: $77 (265% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $51 (175% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $29.06 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 45%
Care 1St $13 - $26 45%
Health Choice $13 - $55 45%
Health Choice Arizona $13 - $26 45%
Health Net Of Arizona $13 - $26 45%
Mercy Care $13 - $26 45%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $13 - $26 45%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $189 45%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $13 - $31 45%
Vvmc Jail $13 - $26 45%
Ahcccs $14 - $28 48%
Mercy Care Rhba $14 - $27 48%
Health Choice Integrated Care $23 - $46 79%
Aetna $28 - $177 96%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $28 96%
Health Net Federal $28 96%
Humana $28 96%
Medicare (plans) $28 96%
Mercy Care Advantage $28 96%
Snf Vvmc $28 96%
Vvmc 30/70 $28 96%
Wellcare $28 96%
Wellcare By Allwell $28 96%
Va Pccc Triwest $29 100%
Devoted $30 - $31 103%
Ambetter / Centene $32 110%
Gold Kidney $34 117%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $43 148%
Naphcare $50 - $57 172%
Self Pay $52 - $205 179%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $52 - $102 179%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $61 - $149 210%
Workers Comp $68 - $133 234%
Copperpoint $76 - $149 262%
Cigna $94 - $184 323%
Vvmc 90/10 $94 - $184 323%
Auto Insurance $5,000 17206%

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