CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Banner-University Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $101
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Banner-University Medical Center South Campus is $101. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$101

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$117.57

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $117.57 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $76 (65%)
Insurance Median: $101 (86%)
Cash: $76 (65% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $101 (86% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $117.57 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
Aetna $45 - $119 38%
Arizona Physicians Ipa $55 47%
Banner University Health Plan $55 47%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc. $55 - $112 47%
Health Net $55 - $122 47%
Mercy Care $55 47%
University Of Arizona (Kasser Medical Treatment Center) $79 67%
Arizona Priority Care $90 77%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi) $101 86%
Plotkin Health $101 86%
Oscar Health Plan $112 95%
Quiktrip Corporation $122 104%
UnitedHealthcare $129 110%
Cigna $138 117%
Provider Network Of America $169 144%
Arizona Medical Network $180 153%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals