CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $174
Cash Discount Price: $123
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus is $174. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $123. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1625 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$123

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$174

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: $123 (138%)

Insurance Median: $174 (196%)

Cash: $123 (138% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $174 (196% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Arizona Physicians Ipa	$59	66%
Banner University Health Plan	$59	66%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc.	$59 - $206	66%
Health Net	$59 - $222	66%
Mercy Care	$59	66%
Aetna	$82 - $217	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$99 - $132	111%
University Of Arizona (Kasser Medical Treatment Center)	$144	162%
Arizona Priority Care	$164	184%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi)	$185	208%
Plotkin Health	$185	208%
Oscar Health Plan	$206	232%
Quiktrip Corporation	$222	250%
Cigna	$253	285%
Provider Network Of America	$308	346%
Arizona Medical Network	$329	370%
UnitedHealthcare	$410	461%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $123.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73130.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73130.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.