CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92508
  • Insurance Median: $87
  • Cash Discount Price: $168
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $168. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 3.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$168

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$87

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$24.05

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $24.05 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $168 (699%)
Insurance Median: $87 (362%)
Cash: $168 (699% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $87 (362% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $24.05 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 362% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 262%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $23 - $314 96%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $23 96%
Health Choice $23 - $47 96%
Health Net Federal $23 96%
Humana $23 96%
Medicare (plans) $23 96%
Mercy Care Advantage $23 96%
Snf Vvmc $23 96%
UnitedHealthcare $23 - $335 96%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $23 - $47 96%
Vvmc 30/70 $23 96%
Wellcare $23 96%
Wellcare By Allwell $23 96%
Devoted $24 - $26 100%
Va Pccc Triwest $24 100%
Ambetter / Centene $27 112%
Gold Kidney $28 116%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $35 146%
Ahcccs Other $40 - $47 166%
Care 1St $40 - $47 166%
Health Choice Arizona $40 - $47 166%
Health Net Of Arizona $40 - $47 166%
Mercy Care $40 - $47 166%
Mercy Care Rhba $40 - $47 166%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $40 - $47 166%
Vvmc Jail $40 - $47 166%
Naphcare $41 - $47 170%
Ahcccs $43 - $50 179%
Health Choice Integrated Care $69 - $81 287%
Self Pay $155 - $362 644%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $155 - $181 644%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $180 - $264 748%
Workers Comp $201 - $236 836%
Copperpoint $225 - $264 936%
Cigna $278 - $326 1156%
Vvmc 90/10 $278 - $326 1156%
Auto Insurance $5,000 20790%

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