CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Banner-University Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $94
  • Cash Discount Price: $86
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Banner-University Medical Center South Campus is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$94

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: $86 (97%)
Insurance Median: $94 (106%)
Cash: $86 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $94 (106% 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.

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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 $35 - $242 39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $42 - $94 47%
Arizona Physicians Ipa $59 - $94 66%
Banner University Health Plan $59 - $94 66%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc. $59 - $141 66%
Health Net $59 - $139 66%
Mercy Care $59 - $94 66%
Banner Health $94 106%
Care 1St $94 106%
Cigna $94 - $258 106%
Gila River Health Care Corporation $94 106%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan $94 106%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $94 106%
UnitedHealthcare $94 - $410 106%
Upmc Health Plan $94 106%
Wellpoint $94 106%
Humana $97 109%
Carelon $99 111%
Devoted Health Services $99 111%
Arizona Priority Care $103 116%
Gold Kidney Health Plan $103 116%
Naphcare $127 143%
University Of Arizona (Kasser Medical Treatment Center) $147 165%
Oscar Health Plan $155 174%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi) $189 213%
Plotkin Health $189 213%
Quiktrip Corporation $227 255%
Provider Network Of America $315 354%
Arizona Medical Network $336 378%

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