CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $98
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Verde Valley Medical Center is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$98

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $126 (142%)
Insurance Median: $98 (110%)
Cash: $126 (142% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $98 (110% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 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
Devoted $24 - $103 27%
Health Choice $24 - $191 27%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $24 - $108 27%
Va Pccc Triwest $25 - $99 28%
UnitedHealthcare $35 - $357 39%
Naphcare $43 - $199 48%
Self Pay $58 - $386 65%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $58 - $193 65%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $68 - $281 76%
Workers Comp $76 - $251 85%
Mercy Care Rhba $78 88%
Health Choice Integrated Care $80 90%
Ahcccs $81 91%
Ahcccs Other $82 92%
Care 1St $82 92%
Health Choice Arizona $82 92%
Health Net Of Arizona $82 92%
Mercy Care $82 92%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $82 92%
Vvmc Jail $82 92%
Copperpoint $85 - $281 96%
Aetna $87 - $335 98%
Health Net Federal $93 105%
Community Health Center Of Yavapai $98 110%
Humana $98 110%
Medicare (plans) $98 110%
Mercy Care Advantage $98 110%
Snf Vvmc $98 110%
Vvmc 30/70 $98 110%
Wellcare $98 110%
Wellcare By Allwell $98 110%
Cigna $105 - $348 118%
Vvmc 90/10 $105 - $348 118%
Ambetter / Centene $112 126%
Gold Kidney $117 132%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $149 168%
Auto Insurance $5,000 5624%

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