How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Desert View Hospital?

Desert View Hospital in Pahrump, NV currently has 88 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Desert View Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Desert View Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.8× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Desert View Hospital's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Desert View Hospital an overall hospital quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Proprietary 25 Beds · rural Updated: 1/1/2026

Desert View Hospital

360 South Lola Lane, Pahrump, NV 89048 · 88 Priced Procedures · 55% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 2 / 5 Stars

High Markup · Shop Alternatives

1.76×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +76% above the fair benchmark (1.76×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

73/100 · Corroborated

73/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 65% of the Time

File Completeness51

Price Logic69

Peer Alignment63

Clean Billing89

Real Cash Discount100

High Price · Lower Safety

2-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.76× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintUpper-Quartile Spread · +93% Tail Jump

Wide Procedure Spread · Upper-Quartile Skew Pricer

Desert View Hospital prices routine shoppable procedures at 2.5× Medicare (median 1.39× Fair BaseRate) while upper-quartile commercial rates jump +93% to 2.68× Fair BaseRate. Self-pay cash discounts and comparing specific CPT procedure codes before scheduling yield the strongest savings.

#19 of 26 in NV · 69th State Percentile#2,932 of 3,385 in U.S. · 86th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 1.00× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 65% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
2-Star CMS clinical rating with 55% patient recommendation (56/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (1.76× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.39× Fair BaseRate (2.5× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 2.68×) jump +93% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.39×)
Consolidated metro market (HHI 10,000) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

2.5× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.68× Divergence

1.7× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+93% Upper Tail

Q25 1.00× · Q50 1.39× · Q75 2.68×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.

Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

2.5× MedicareFair

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.7× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

3.1× MedicareFair

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

3.6× MedicareElevated

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

3.8× MedicareElevated

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.6× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

65% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

2 CMS · 56/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Desert View Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 88 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$3,794	$3,025	$13,413	0.2×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$3,790	$3,022	$13,523	0.2×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$1,427	$2,141	$2,975	0.7×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,094	$2,005	$511	3.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$1,942	$1,942	$303	unverified
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$2,050	$1,962	$448	unverified
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$1,259	$1,889	$2,680	0.7×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,462	$1,400	$343	4.1×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,288	$1,233	$258	unverified
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,163	$1,113	$242	unverified
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,163	$1,113	$169	unverified
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$1,046	$834	$3,875	0.2×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$814	$779	$583	1.3×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$813	$779	$981	0.8×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$756	$724	$163	4.4×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$735	$704	$160	4.4×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$755	$723	$166	4.4×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$756	$724	$168	4.3×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$756	$603	$167	3.6×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$936	$597	$498	1.2×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$596	$571	$272	2.1×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$383	$428	$132	unverified
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$493	$389	$1,021	0.4×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$369	$354	$126	2.8×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$369	$354	$130	2.7×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$369	$354	$134	2.6×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$326	$317	$369	0.9×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$288	$275	$148	1.9×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$290	$291	$338	0.9×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$336	$216	$86	2.5×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$231	$221	$123	1.8×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$225	$202	$201	1.0×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$173	$168	$93	1.8×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$160	$153	$112	1.4×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$193	$126	$64	2.0×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$136	$131	$110	1.2×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$115	$151	$231	0.7×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$112	$107	$93	1.2×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$103	$99	$92	1.1×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$104	$100	$93	1.1×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$104	$100	$93	1.1×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$96	$92	$86	1.1×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$99	$95	$92	1.0×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$100	$96	$93	1.0×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$86	$83	$92	0.9×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$101	$96	$110	0.9×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$455	$556	$347	1.6×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$168	$220	$56	unverified
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$115	$115	$31	3.7×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$72	$72	$19	3.8×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$113	$90	$46	unverified
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$52	$52	$14	3.7×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$59	$59	$16	3.7×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$82	$79	$45	1.8×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$103	$53	$140	0.4×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$20	$20	$5	4.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$20	$20	$5	4.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$27	$27	$7	3.9×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$38	$38	$10	3.8×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$56	$56	$15	3.7×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$25	$25	$7	3.6×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$32	$32	$9	3.6×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$35	$35	$11	3.2×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$44	$44	$14	3.1×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$29	$38	$14	2.7×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$48	$62	$38	1.6×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$46	$60	$38	1.6×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$47	$61	$40	1.5×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$99	$79	$123	0.6×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$66	$66	$18	unverified
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$16	$16	$4	4.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$16	$16	$4	4.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$19	$19	$5	3.8×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$34	$34	$9	3.8×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$30	$30	$8	3.8×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$40	$40	$11	3.6×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$45	$50	$35	1.4×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$18	$18	$5	3.6×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$28	$28	$9	3.1×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$44	$42	$34	1.2×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$47	$46	$38	1.2×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$16	$16	$5	3.2×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$39	$38	$33	1.2×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$51	$57	$51	1.1×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$9	$9	$3	3.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$28	$28	$7	unverified
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	—	—	$6	unverified
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$6	$6	$49	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 88 total

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CMS CCN: 291311

CPT 27130

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Fair BaseRate™ $13,413

Medicare Rate $13,117

Self-Pay Cash $3,794

Insurer Median $3,025

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Desert View Hospital’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $5,690 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($3,794) Beats Your Bill

Desert View Hospital's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $3,794 (vs. $3,025 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target Target: $13,413 Fair BaseRate

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Desert View Hospital as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall2/5 Stars (2/5)

Safety Composite56/100

Would Recommend55%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)63%

Median ER Wait160 min

Left ER Before Seen1%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionsame

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Desert View Hospital. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-05-28·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2025-05-14·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded
2023-01-19·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (211 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

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Regional Value & Quality Leader Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Desert View Hospital.

Price Index: 1.00× regional baseline

Quality: 43/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

Blue Cross Blue Shield

+83.3%

Median Household Income$55,975U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share9.2%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 73/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 291311

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

MRF Portal Indexed (CMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json) Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 291311) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

Published MRF FileCMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json

Publication / Vintage1/1/2026

Validated Rate Rows1,383 (CMS v3.0.0)

File Integrity DigestVerified · CCN 291311

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