How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Western Arizona Regional Medical Center?

Western Arizona Regional Medical Center in Bullhead City, AZ currently has 101 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Western Arizona Regional Medical Center's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Western Arizona Regional Medical Center's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.0× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Western Arizona Regional Medical Center's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Western Arizona Regional Medical Center an overall hospital quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Proprietary 92 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-04-01

Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442 · 101 Priced Procedures · 56% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 2 / 5 Stars

Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark

1.04×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +4% above the fair benchmark (1.04×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

82/100 · Corroborated

82/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 61% of the Time

File Completeness61

Price Logic93

Peer Alignment72

Clean Billing87

Real Cash Discount100

High-Markup Tier

2-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.04× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintHigh Infusion / OR Multiples

Specialty Drug & Surgical Margin Engine

Western Arizona Regional Medical Center concentrates commercial margin in outpatient surgical suites (4.0× Medicare) and specialty drug infusions (1.2× Medicare) relative to routine diagnostics (3.6×). Comparing freestanding ambulatory surgery centers or specialty pharmacy options before treatment yields substantial savings.

#29 of 56 in AZ · 50th State Percentile#1,448 of 3,385 in U.S. · 42nd National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.95× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 61% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
2-Star CMS clinical rating with 56% patient recommendation (60/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 4.0× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.02× Fair BaseRate (1.2× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Specialty infusion drugs (J-codes) average 1.2× Medicare — verify per-unit billing on itemized statements
Consolidated metro market (HHI 2,705) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.2× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.83× Divergence

1.0× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+10% Upper Tail

Q25 0.95× · Q50 1.02× · Q75 1.12×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.

Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.2× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

4.0× MedicareElevated

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

3.6× MedicareElevated

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.5× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

4.8× MedicareWatchout

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.2× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

61% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

2 CMS · 60/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 101 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$16,075	$19,087	0.8×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$15,963	$19,432	0.8×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$23,678	$15,135	$13,413	unverified
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$24,972	$15,135	$13,523	unverified
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$14,593	$17,936	0.8×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$9,524	$7,138	$6,109	1.2×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$6,562	$8,223	0.8×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$7,369	$4,623	$3,875	1.2×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$9,743	$4,228	$3,629	1.2×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$9,299	$3,864	$3,372	1.1×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$695	$1,676	$1,453	1.2×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$4,682	$1,413	$1,256	1.1×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$3,832	$1,098	$981	1.1×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$5,195	$1,071	$987	1.1×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$345	$833	$855	1.0×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,257	$645	$583	1.1×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$3,641	$498	$448	1.1×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$1,744	$521	$498	1.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$3,601	$412	$511	0.8×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$3,213	$341	$303	1.1×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$106	$259	$201	1.3×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,200	$282	$272	1.0×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$708	$294	$322	0.9×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$3,090	$282	$338	0.8×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$2,827	$282	$343	0.8×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$2,802	$282	$369	0.8×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,578	$207	$242	0.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,927	$207	$258	0.8×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$159	$145	$151	1.0×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$80	$99	$86	1.2×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$219	$103	$92	1.1×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$227	$123	$110	1.1×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$311	$146	$148	1.0×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$278	$103	$93	1.1×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$252	$103	$93	1.1×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$230	$103	$93	1.1×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$261	$103	$93	1.1×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$404	$123	$112	1.1×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$514	$123	$126	1.0×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$574	$123	$130	0.9×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$503	$123	$132	0.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$709	$123	$134	0.9×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,286	$123	$160	0.8×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,618	$123	$163	0.8×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,375	$123	$166	0.7×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,642	$123	$167	0.7×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,642	$123	$168	0.7×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,642	$123	$169	0.7×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$121	$93	$86	1.1×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$269	$91	$123	0.7×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$309	$103	$92	unverified
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$261	$103	$93	unverified
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$261	$103	$92	unverified
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$129	$161	$140	1.1×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$39	$108	$111	1.0×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$88	$129	$56	unverified
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$60	$64	$35	1.8×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$98	$59	$51	1.2×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$122	$52	$45	1.2×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$112	$46	$40	1.1×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$74	$55	$48	1.1×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$74	$55	$49	1.1×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$442	$70	$64	1.1×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$112	$37	$33	1.1×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$122	$42	$38	1.1×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$101	$37	$35	1.1×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$120	$62	$46	unverified
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$134	$35	$34	1.0×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$28	$36	$37	1.0×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$98	$56	$38	unverified
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$110	$16	$14	1.1×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$187	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$307	$11	$11	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$140	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$380	$30	$31	1.0×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$125	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$235	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$158	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$154	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$95	$16	$16	1.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$187	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$146	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$123	$10	$10	1.0×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$35	$35	$347	0.1×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$194	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$127	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$144	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$197	$19	$19	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$85	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$154	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$135	$8	$8	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$154	$6	$6	1.0×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$84	$15	$15	1.0×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$202	$11	$11	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$246	$9	$9	1.0×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$197	$20	$20	1.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$287	$17	$18	0.9×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$273	$8	$9	0.9×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$75	$4	$5	0.8×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$60	$2	$3	0.7×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$5	$11	$25	0.4×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 101 total

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CMS CCN: 030101

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Fair BaseRate™ $19,087

Medicare Rate $14,117

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Insurer Median $16,075

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Western Arizona Regional Medical Center’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

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Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$19,493 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $19,087 Fair BaseRate ($14,117 Medicare)

Your bill ($38,580) is $19,493 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($19,087) and 2.7× the $14,117 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Western Arizona Regional Medical Center as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall2/5 Stars (2/5)

Safety Composite60/100

Would Recommend56%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)58%

Median ER Wait128 min

Left ER Before Seen0%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Hip/Knee Complication Rate3.2%

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-04-22·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (755 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

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Above-Benchmark Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Western Arizona Regional Medical Center.

Price Index: 1.85× regional baseline

Quality: 48/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

Magellan

-72.8%

Health Net

-67.9%

Humana

-66.9%

Onecare

-47.1%

Cigna

+103.3%

UnitedHealthcare

+126.1%

Median Household Income$55,799U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share9.7%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 82/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 030101

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MRF Portal Indexed (CMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json) Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 030101) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

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Publication / Vintage2026-04-01

Validated Rate Rows6,615 (CMS v3.0.0)

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