CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Banner-University Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $226
Cash Discount Price: $155
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Banner-University Medical Center South Campus is $226. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $155. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$155

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$226

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: $155 (174%)

Insurance Median: $226 (254%)

Cash: $155 (174% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $226 (254% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $252	66%
Health Net	$59 - $272	66%
Mercy Care	$59	66%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$63 - $119	71%
Aetna	$101 - $290	114%
University Of Arizona (Kasser Medical Treatment Center)	$176	198%
Arizona Priority Care	$201	226%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi)	$226	254%
Plotkin Health	$226	254%
Oscar Health Plan	$252	283%
Quiktrip Corporation	$272	306%
Cigna	$309	348%
Provider Network Of America	$377	424%
Arizona Medical Network	$402	452%
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 $155.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73030.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Banner-University Medical Center South Campus is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73030.
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.