CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $152
Cash Discount Price: $81
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is $152. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5555 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$152

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: $81 (91%)

Insurance Median: $152 (171%)

Cash: $81 (91% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $152 (171% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$58 - $198	65%
Arizona Physicians Ipa	$59	66%
Banner University Health Plan	$59	66%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc.	$59 - $158	66%
Health Net	$59 - $171	66%
Mercy Care	$59 - $73	66%
Aetna	$63 - $183	71%
Hospice Of The Valley	$111	125%
Arizona Priority Care	$127	143%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi)	$143	161%
Plotkin Health	$143	161%
Oscar Health Plan	$158	178%
Quiktrip Corporation	$171	192%
Cigna	$208 - $218	234%
Arizona Medical Network	$222	250%
Provider Network Of America	$238	268%
UnitedHealthcare	$347 - $410	390%

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 $81.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73502.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73502.
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.