Valley Regional Hospital

243 Elm Street Claremont, NH 03743
http://www.vrh.org/
(603) 542-7771

All cost information is based on claims data collected in the New Hampshire Comprehensive Healthcare Information System which is updated quarterly. All quality information is based on claims and administrative data collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services which is updated annually. For more information click the links above and review our methodology section.

Methodology

Patient Experience

7 out of 10
Patients would recommend this hospital (70%)
Area Around Room Was Always Quiet at Night:
66%
Nurses Always Communicated Well:
86%
Doctors Always Communicated Well:
84%
Room Was Always Clean:
85%
Help Was Always Received:
76%
Procedure Estimate of Procedure Cost Estimate of Procedure Cost
This is an estimate of the total charge for the health care service before any discounts provided to the uninsured. 		Number of Visits Number of Visits
When the number of visits varies, it is difficult to estimate the total cost of care. This indicates the number of visits you can expect, calculated using the median. To determine the total you might pay, multiply the Estimate of Procedure Cost and the Statewide Average for Number of Visits.
- Above Average: Expect to visit the provider more than the average number of visits.
- Near Average: Expect the visit the provider close to the average number of visits.
- Below Average: Expect to visit the provider less than the average number of visits.
 		What You Will Pay What You Will Pay
The estimated charge amount minus the uninsured discount (when available).
Uninsured Discount: 45%
Arthrocentesis $1,310 N/A $721
Automated Pap Test Screening and Manual Rescreening $155 N/A $85
Automated with Microscope Examination $38 N/A $21
Automated without Microscope $30 N/A $17
Back MRI $4,106 N/A $2,258
Bacterial Culture Swab $100 N/A $55
Bacterial Culture Swab for Aerobic Isolates $65 N/A $36
Bacterial Culture, Quantitative Colony Count $67 N/A $37
Basic Metabolic Panel $100 N/A $55
Blood Count (Hemoglobin) $38 N/A $21
Blood Glucose (Sugar) Level $49 N/A $27
Blood Glucose Control (Hemoglobin A1C) $41 N/A $23
Blood Typing (ABO) $82 N/A $45
Blood Typing (Rh (D)) $100 N/A $55
Bone Density Scan $543 N/A $299
Borrelia Burgdorferi (Lyme disease) Antibody Level $160 N/A $88
Brain MRI $5,980 N/A $3,289
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Level $69 N/A $38
Chlamydia Test $79 N/A $43
Cholesterol Test, Lipid Panel $151 N/A $83
Clotting Time $36 N/A $20
Coagulation Assessment $79 N/A $43
Colonoscopy With Polyp Removal $5,238 N/A $2,881
Colonoscopy Without Biopsy for Encounter for Preventive Health Services $3,817 N/A $2,099
Complete Blood Cell Count (Hemoglobin) $74 N/A $40
Complete Blood Cell Count and Automated White Blood Cells $89 N/A $49
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel $121 N/A $66
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Antibody Level $57 N/A $31
Creatinine Level $58 N/A $32
CT Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis, With Contrast $5,088 N/A $2,799
Detection for Strep (Streptococcus, group A) $24 N/A $13
Detection Test for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen $80 N/A $44
Detection Test for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) $294 N/A $162
Developmental Screening $29 N/A $16
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) With Report and Interpretation $371 N/A $204
Electrolytes Panel $72 N/A $40
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral) $102 N/A $56
Ferritin (Blood Protein) Level $116 N/A $64
Folic Acid Level $68 N/A $38
General Health Panel $352 N/A $193
Gonorrhoeae (Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Bacteria) Test $79 N/A $43
Hepatic (Liver) Function Panel $95 N/A $52
Hepatitis B Core Antibody Level $66 N/A $36
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Level $25 N/A $14
Hepatitis C Antibody Level $152 N/A $84
High Complexity Physical Therapy Evaluation $301 Near Average
State Average: 1
 $166
Hydration Infusion $132 N/A $73
Influenza Vaccine, Injected into Muscle $42 N/A $23
Iron Binding Capacity $72 N/A $40
Iron Level $75 N/A $41
Knee MRI $3,631 N/A $1,997
Lab Test to Detect Coronavirus (COVID-19) $239 N/A $132
Lab Test to Detect HIV-1 and HIV-2 $126 N/A $69
Lab Test to Detect Influenza Virus $99 N/A $54
Lab Test to Measure Creatinine Level $65 N/A $36
LDL Cholesterol Level $44 N/A $24
Lead Level $68 N/A $37
Lipase (Fat Enzyme) Level $78 N/A $43
Low Complexity (outpatient) Emergency Department Visit $323 N/A $178
Low Complexity Occupational Therapy Evaluation $317 Near Average
State Average: 1
 $174
Low Complexity Physical Therapy Evaluation $301 Near Average
State Average: 1
 $166
Magnesium Level $76 N/A $42
Manual Physical Therapy $144 Above Average
State Average: 4
 $79
Microalbumin (Protein) Level $71 N/A $39
Minor (outpatient) Emergency Department Visit $197 N/A $109
Moderate Complexity (outpatient) Emergency Department Visit $606 N/A $333
Moderate Complexity Physical Therapy Evaluation $301 Near Average
State Average: 1
 $166
New Patient Preventive Care Visit for Adolescent, Ages 12-17 $284 N/A $156
New Patient Preventive Care Visit for Adult, 40-64 $372 N/A $204
New Patient Preventive Care Visit for Adult, Ages 18-39 $288 N/A $158
New Patient Preventive Care Visit for Child, Ages 5-11 $260 N/A $143
New Patient Preventive Care Visit for Child, Under Age 1 $243 N/A $133
Office Visit for Established Patient, Basic $95 N/A $52
Office Visit for Established Patient, High Complexity $253 N/A $139
Office Visit for Established Patient, Low Complexity $128 N/A $70
Office Visit for Established Patient, Minimal Presenting Problem $42 N/A $23
Office Visit for Established Patient, Moderate Complexity $188 N/A $103
Office Visit for New Patient, High Complexity $419 N/A $231
Office Visit for New Patient, Low Complexity $213 N/A $117
Office Visit for New Patient, Minor Complexity $158 N/A $87
Office Visit for New Patient, Moderate Complexity $312 N/A $172
Pathology Examination of Tissue, Intermediate Complexity $300 N/A $165
Physical Therapy Re-Evaluation $181 Near Average
State Average: 1
 $99
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, Injected into Muscle $281 N/A $155
Pregnancy Test $71 N/A $39
Presence of Drug $242 N/A $133
Preventive Care Visit for Adolescent, Under Ages 12-17 $247 N/A $136
Preventive Care Visit for Adult, 40-64 $270 N/A $148
Preventive Care Visit for Adult, Ages 18-39 $248 N/A $136
Preventive Care Visit for Child, Under Age 1 $201 N/A $110
Preventive Care Visit for Child, Under Ages 1-4 $225 N/A $124
Preventive Care Visit for Child, Under Ages 5-11 $228 N/A $125
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Level $166 N/A $91
Renal (Kidney) Function Panel $72 N/A $40
Screening Mammogram of Both Breasts $925 N/A $509
Self-Care or Home Management Training $99 Near Average
State Average: 1
 $54
Smear for Microorganism $51 N/A $28
Tetanus, Diphtheria Toxoids, and Acellular Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccine, Injected into Muscle $98 N/A $54
Therapeutic Activities $111 Below Average
State Average: 3
 $61
Therapeutic Exercises $122 Below Average
State Average: 4
 $67
Thyroglobulin (Thyroid Protein) Antibody Level $60 N/A $33
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Level $142 N/A $78
Thyroxine (Thyroid Chemical) Level, Free $114 N/A $63
Transvaginal Ultrasound (Non-Maternity) $1,262 N/A $694
Treatment of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, or Hearing Processing Disorder $204 N/A $112
Triiodothyronine (T3) Thyroid Hormone Measurement $169 N/A $93
Troponin (Protein) Analysis, Quantitative $141 N/A $77
Ultrasound of Abdomen, Limited $753 N/A $414
Ultrasound of Breast $1,240 N/A $682
Ultrasound of Head and Neck $828 N/A $455
Urinalysis, Manual Test $19 N/A $10
Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) Level $135 N/A $74
Vitamin D-3 Level $208 N/A $114
Wound Repair, 2.5 Centimeters or Less $249 N/A $137
X-Ray of Abdomen $1,087 N/A $598
X-Ray of Ankle $568 N/A $312
X-Ray of Chest, 1 View $576 N/A $317
X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views $650 N/A $357
X-Ray of Foot $530 N/A $292
X-Ray of Hand $618 N/A $340
X-Ray of Hip $753 N/A $414
X-Ray of Knee $620 N/A $341
X-Ray of Shoulder $483 N/A $266
X-Ray of Spine $485 N/A $267
X-Ray of Wrist $616 N/A $339

Patient Centered Care

Measure Performance Average
Overall Patient Experience N/A
Hospital Recommended Below Average
Provider Average:
70%
State Average:
74%
Best Hospital Experience Below Average
Provider Average:
72%
State Average:
74%
Area Around Room Was Always Quiet at Night Above Average
Provider Average:
66%
State Average:
56%
Nurses Always Communicated Well Above Average
Provider Average:
86%
State Average:
83%
Doctors Always Communicated Well Above Average
Provider Average:
84%
State Average:
81%
Room Was Always Clean Above Average
Provider Average:
85%
State Average:
78%
Help Was Always Received Above Average
Provider Average:
76%
State Average:
72%
Hospital Staff Provided Discharge Information Below Average
Provider Average:
87%
State Average:
90%

Timely Care

Measure Performance Average
Time Spent in the Emergency Department After Being Admitted Before Getting to Room Above Average
Provider Average:
97 mins
State Average:
115 mins
Time Spent in the Emergency Department Before Being Discharged Below Average
Provider Average:
163 mins
State Average:
147 mins

Safe Care

Measure Performance Average
Patients Infected with C.diff While at Hospital Below Average
Provider Average: 2.795
State Average: 1