CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Verde Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $116
  • Cash Discount Price: $124
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Verde Valley Medical Center is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$116

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: $124 (116%)
Insurance Median: $116 (109%)
Cash: $124 (116% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $116 (109% 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 $27 - $123 25%
Health Choice $27 - $229 25%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $27 - $129 25%
Va Pccc Triwest $27 - $119 25%
UnitedHealthcare $35 - $351 33%
Naphcare $48 - $239 45%
Self Pay $58 - $380 54%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $58 - $190 54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $68 - $276 64%
Workers Comp $76 - $247 71%
Copperpoint $85 - $276 80%
Aetna $87 - $329 81%
Cigna $105 - $342 98%
Vvmc 90/10 $105 - $342 98%
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%
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%
Ambetter / Centene $135 126%
Gold Kidney $141 132%
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