CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $163
  • Cash Discount Price: $283
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $163. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $283. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$283

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$163

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $283 (265%)
Insurance Median: $163 (153%)
Cash: $283 (265% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $163 (153% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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
UnitedHealthcare $75 - $814 70%
Devoted $83 - $123 78%
Health Choice $83 - $229 78%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $83 - $129 78%
Va Pccc Triwest $84 - $119 79%
Mercy Care Rhba $106 99%
Health Choice Integrated Care $108 101%
Ahcccs $109 102%
Ahcccs Other $110 103%
Care 1St $110 103%
Health Choice Arizona $110 103%
Health Net Of Arizona $110 103%
Mercy Care $110 103%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $110 103%
Vvmc Jail $110 103%
Health Net Federal $112 105%
Aetna $118 - $763 110%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $118 110%
Humana $118 110%
Medicare (plans) $118 110%
Mercy Care Advantage $118 110%
Snf Vvmc $118 110%
Vvmc 30/70 $118 110%
Wellcare $118 110%
Wellcare By Allwell $118 110%
Self Pay $125 - $880 117%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $125 - $440 117%
Ambetter / Centene $135 126%
Gold Kidney $141 132%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $146 - $641 137%
Naphcare $147 - $239 138%
Workers Comp $163 - $572 153%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $179 168%
Copperpoint $183 - $641 171%
Cigna $226 - $792 212%
Vvmc 90/10 $226 - $792 212%
Auto Insurance $5,000 4681%

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