CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $52
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 5.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.17 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $52 (1640%)
Insurance Median: $18 (568%)
Cash: $52 (1640% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (568% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.17 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 568% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 468%). 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 $3 - $149 95%
Ahcccs $3 95%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $3 95%
Devoted $3 95%
Health Choice $3 - $6 95%
Health Choice Integrated Care $3 95%
Health Net Federal $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Mercy Care Advantage $3 95%
Mercy Care Rhba $3 95%
Snf Vvmc $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $159 95%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $3 - $4 95%
Va Pccc Triwest $3 95%
Vvmc 30/70 $3 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Wellcare By Allwell $3 95%
Ahcccs Other $4 126%
Ambetter / Centene $4 126%
Care 1St $4 126%
Gold Kidney $4 126%
Health Choice Arizona $4 126%
Health Net Of Arizona $4 126%
Mercy Care $4 126%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $4 126%
Vvmc Jail $4 126%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $5 158%
Naphcare $6 189%
Self Pay $18 - $172 568%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $18 - $86 568%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $125 694%
Workers Comp $24 - $112 757%
Copperpoint $27 - $125 852%
Cigna $33 - $155 1041%
Vvmc 90/10 $33 - $155 1041%
Auto Insurance $5,000 157729%

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