CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $165
  • Cash Discount Price: $295
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Verde Valley Medical Center is $165. 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 $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x 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
$165

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$135.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $135.93 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $295 (217%)
Insurance Median: $165 (121%)
Cash: $295 (217% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $165 (121% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $135.93 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 $42 - $292 31%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $42 - $165 31%
Va Pccc Triwest $43 - $152 32%
Devoted $46 - $157 34%
Naphcare $75 - $304 55%
Mercy Care Rhba $108 79%
Health Choice Integrated Care $111 82%
Ahcccs $112 82%
Ahcccs Other $113 83%
Care 1St $113 83%
Health Choice Arizona $113 83%
Health Net Of Arizona $113 83%
Mercy Care $113 83%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $113 83%
UnitedHealthcare $113 - $545 83%
Vvmc Jail $113 83%
Health Net Federal $142 104%
Aetna $150 - $511 110%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $150 110%
Humana $150 110%
Medicare (plans) $150 110%
Mercy Care Advantage $150 110%
Snf Vvmc $150 110%
Vvmc 30/70 $150 110%
Wellcare $150 110%
Wellcare By Allwell $150 110%
Ambetter / Centene $172 127%
Gold Kidney $180 132%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $228 168%
Self Pay $295 - $589 217%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $295 217%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $343 - $429 252%
Workers Comp $383 282%
Copperpoint $429 316%
Cigna $530 390%
Vvmc 90/10 $530 390%
Auto Insurance $5,000 3678%

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