CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $129
  • Cash Discount Price: $316
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Verde Valley Medical Center is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $316. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$316

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$129

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: $316 (296%)
Insurance Median: $129 (121%)
Cash: $316 (296% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $129 (121% 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
Devoted $51 - $123 48%
Health Choice $51 - $229 48%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $51 - $129 48%
Va Pccc Triwest $52 - $119 49%
UnitedHealthcare $59 - $984 55%
Naphcare $91 - $239 85%
Self Pay $99 - $1,064 93%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $99 - $532 93%
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%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $115 - $775 108%
Aetna $118 - $922 110%
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%
Workers Comp $129 - $692 121%
Ambetter / Centene $135 126%
Gold Kidney $141 132%
Copperpoint $144 - $775 135%
Cigna $178 - $958 167%
Vvmc 90/10 $178 - $958 167%
Pnoa-Provider Network Of America $179 168%
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