CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 871
  • Insurance Median: $22,656
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $22,656. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22,656

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$14,116.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $14,116.91 (100%)
Insurance Median: $22,656 (160%)
Ins. Median: $22,656 (160% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $14,116.91 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
Auto Insurance $5,000 35%
Health Choice $20,639 - $40,246 146%
UnitedHealthcare $20,639 146%
Va Pccc Triwest $21,025 149%
Aetna $21,594 153%
Mercy Care Advantage $21,594 153%
Wellcare By Allwell $21,594 153%
Wellcare $22,000 156%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $22,656 160%
Humana $22,656 160%
Medicare (plans) $22,656 160%
Snf Vvmc $22,656 160%
Vvmc 30/70 $22,656 160%
Devoted $22,674 161%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $22,703 161%
Ambetter / Centene $23,669 168%
Gold Kidney $25,913 184%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $31,537 223%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $39,193 - $48,990 278%
Naphcare $46,167 327%
Copperpoint $48,990 347%

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