CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96138
  • Insurance Median: $429
  • Cash Discount Price: $295
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Verde Valley Medical Center is $429. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $295. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$295

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$429

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$456.4

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $456.4 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $295 (65%)
Insurance Median: $429 (94%)
Cash: $295 (65% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $429 (94% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $456.4 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
Health Choice $36 - $898 8%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $36 - $507 8%
Va Pccc Triwest $37 - $468 8%
Devoted $40 - $484 9%
Naphcare $64 - $936 14%
UnitedHealthcare $177 - $545 39%
Mercy Care Rhba $262 57%
Health Choice Integrated Care $267 59%
Ahcccs $271 59%
Ahcccs Other $272 60%
Care 1St $272 60%
Health Choice Arizona $272 60%
Health Net Of Arizona $272 60%
Mercy Care $272 60%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $272 60%
Vvmc Jail $272 60%
Self Pay $295 - $589 65%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $295 65%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $343 - $429 75%
Workers Comp $383 84%
Copperpoint $429 94%
Health Net Federal $437 96%
Aetna $442 - $511 97%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $461 101%
Humana $461 101%
Medicare (plans) $461 101%
Mercy Care Advantage $461 101%
Snf Vvmc $461 101%
Vvmc 30/70 $461 101%
Wellcare $461 101%
Wellcare By Allwell $461 101%
Ambetter / Centene $529 116%
Cigna $530 116%
Vvmc 90/10 $530 116%
Gold Kidney $553 121%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $702 154%
Auto Insurance $5,000 1096%

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