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CPT 70553 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in AZ
Hospitals
10
Min
$343.67
Median
$1,247.00
Max
$4,035.00
Range multiplier
11.7×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | 8 | 57 | $206.48 | $1,714.00 | $7,095.43 | 34.4× |
| Aetna | 9 | 40 | $206.48 | $1,688.15 | $8,906.40 | 43.1× |
| Cigna | 7 | 32 | $204.00 | $1,591.20 | $5,133.24 | 25.2× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 8 | 27 | $204.24 | $933.62 | $5,003.88 | 24.5× |
| Humana | 9 | 20 | $206.48 | $379.48 | $4,285.00 | 20.8× |
| First Health | 6 | 16 | $228.00 | $3,093.06 | $5,586.00 | 24.5× |
| Health Net | 3 | 16 | $232.80 | $1,378.52 | $5,703.60 | 24.5× |
| Medicare | 5 | 13 | $362.53 | $378.32 | $426.59 | 1.2× |
| WellCare | 2 | 8 | $206.48 | $263.43 | $2,276.08 | 11.0× |
| Multiplan | 5 | 6 | $3,560.91 | $4,073.73 | $5,087.04 | 1.4× |
| Medicaid | 5 | 5 | $273.56 | $365.97 | $365.97 | 1.3× |
| commercial | nhsi | all plans | 4 | 5 | $2,739.16 | $3,112.40 | $3,754.72 | 1.4× |
| bisbee police | 1 | 4 | $614.38 | $928.98 | $1,243.58 | 2.0× |
| unitedhealth group of az | 1 | 4 | $425.34 | $1,119.29 | $2,788.49 | 6.6× |
| banner health | 1 | 4 | $240.00 | $300.34 | $380.64 | 1.6× |
| Self-Pay (Cash) | 1 | 4 | $1,890.40 | $2,858.40 | $3,826.40 | 2.0× |
| rural arizona network | 1 | 3 | $240.00 | $257.00 | $380.64 | 1.6× |
| bridgeway health solutions | 1 | 3 | $240.00 | $257.00 | $380.64 | 1.6× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 3 | $206.48 | $760.00 | $1,514.09 | 7.3× |
| arizona medical network | 1 | 3 | $240.00 | $257.00 | $380.64 | 1.6× |
| health choice pathway | 1 | 3 | $240.00 | $257.00 | $380.64 | 1.6× |
| commercial | connected care | intel | 3 | 3 | $1,247.00 | $1,247.00 | $1,421.00 | 1.1× |
| imperial insurance | 1 | 3 | $252.00 | $269.85 | $399.68 | 1.6× |
| devoted health | 1 | 3 | $254.40 | $272.42 | $403.48 | 1.6× |
| health management network | 1 | 3 | $240.00 | $257.00 | $380.64 | 1.6× |
| apipa | 1 | 2 | $882.58 | $1,334.52 | $1,786.45 | 2.0× |
| allwell | 1 | 2 | $378.08 | $571.68 | $765.28 | 2.0× |
| amerigroup | 1 | 2 | $378.08 | $571.68 | $765.28 | 2.0× |
| azch complete | 1 | 2 | $378.08 | $571.68 | $765.28 | 2.0× |
| banner uc health | 1 | 2 | $378.08 | $571.68 | $765.28 | 2.0× |
| copperpoint | 1 | 2 | $584.84 | $884.32 | $1,183.79 | 2.0× |
| Meritain Health | 1 | 2 | $1,701.70 | $2,993.35 | $4,285.00 | 2.5× |
| triwest | 1 | 2 | $378.08 | $571.68 | $765.28 | 2.0× |
| de-identified min | 1 | 1 | $2,649.50 | $2,649.50 | $2,649.50 | 1.0× |
| de-identified max | 1 | 1 | $3,482.20 | $3,482.20 | $3,482.20 | 1.0× |
| commercial | optum | optumhealth | 1 | 1 | $2,761.00 | $2,761.00 | $2,761.00 | 1.0× |
| commercial | lifetrac | all plans | 1 | 1 | $3,263.00 | $3,263.00 | $3,263.00 | 1.0× |
| commercial | azfmc | pos | 1 | 1 | $4,726.33 | $4,726.33 | $4,726.33 | 1.0× |
| commercial | azfmc | all other plans | 1 | 1 | $4,924.12 | $4,924.12 | $4,924.12 | 1.0× |
| mercy care | 1 | 1 | $360.86 | $360.86 | $360.86 | 1.0× |
| acchs | 1 | 1 | $343.67 | $343.67 | $343.67 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 1 | 1 | $1,514.09 | $1,514.09 | $1,514.09 | 1.0× |
| caresoure kentucky | 1 | 1 | $5,937.60 | $5,937.60 | $5,937.60 | 1.0× |
| optum ccn region 1 | 1 | 1 | $206.48 | $206.48 | $206.48 | 1.0× |
| optum ccn region 2 | 1 | 1 | $206.48 | $206.48 | $206.48 | 1.0× |
| care 1st | 1 | 1 | $343.67 | $343.67 | $343.67 | 1.0× |
| Bright Health | 1 | 1 | $1,231.91 | $1,231.91 | $1,231.91 | 1.0× |
| summit administration services | 1 | 1 | $4,285.00 | $4,285.00 | $4,285.00 | 1.0× |
| the health plan | 1 | 1 | $206.48 | $206.48 | $206.48 | 1.0× |
| amount | 1 | 1 | $3,785.00 | $3,785.00 | $3,785.00 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carondelet St. Joseph Hospital | Tucson | AZ | 10 | $5,020.00 | $3,514.00 | $273.56 | $839.42 | $4,046.12 |
| Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center | Safford | AZ | 10 | $4,285.00 | $504.15 | $1,701.70 | $4,035.00 | $43,770 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center | Prescott | AZ | 21 | $5,880.00 | $4,362.96 | $204.00 | $343.67 | $5,703.60 |
| Arizona General Hospital | Laveen | AZ | 12 | $5,020.00 | $3,514.00 | $273.56 | $1,675.18 | $4,924.12 |
| St. Josephs Hospital & Medical Ctr | Phoenix | AZ | 14 | $5,020.00 | $3,514.00 | $362.53 | $1,446.50 | $3,955.76 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler | AZ | 11 | $6,056.00 | $4,239.20 | $362.53 | $1,247.00 | $5,087.04 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert | AZ | 11 | $6,056.00 | $4,239.20 | $362.53 | $1,247.00 | $4,675.24 |
| Copper Queen Comm. Hosp. | Bisbee | AZ | 15 | $4,783.00 | $3,826.40 | $378.08 | $1,213.69 | $4,304.70 |
| Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital | Green Valley | AZ | 11 | $9,896.00 | $5,937.60 | $206.48 | $1,137.04 | $8,906.40 |
| Abrazo West Campus | Goodyear | AZ | 0 | $3,034.00 | $667.48 | — | — | — |
Median is taken across all payer × plan combinations the hospital publishes. Cash and gross are the latest snapshot values. Range multiplier (max ÷ min) is a quick way to see which hospitals or payers vary the most.