X-ray for Estimating Bone Age Cost in Arizona
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 28 Arizona hospitals. CPT 77072. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Arizona
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 28 of 28 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | Aetna | Cigna | Humana | BCBS | Centene | MultiPlan | Health Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YAVAPAI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WEST PRESCOTT |
$14.84 | $17.40 | $18.00 | $17.00 | $20.00 | $17.02 | $20.00 | — | $19.40 |
| WHITE MOUNTAIN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SPRINGERVILLE |
$36.97 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON |
$83.16 | $79.00 | $98.50 | $44.18 | $111 | $46.11 | — | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC ARIZONA PHOENIX |
$105 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LAKE HAVASU CITY |
$111 | $81.60 | $68.40 | $95.00 | $101 | $75.00 | $100 | $90.00 | $88.30 |
| BENSON HOSPITAL BENSON |
$115 | $59.84 | $59.84 | $168 | $59.84 | $59.84 | — | — | — |
| ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX |
$139 | $27.18 | $106 | $113 | $113 | $78.97 | — | $288 | $256 |
| MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER GILBERT |
$140 | $27.18 | $113 | $113 | $113 | $58.51 | — | $439 | — |
| DIGNITY HEALTH CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CHANDLER |
$153 | $24.97 | $24.36 | $24.36 | $24.36 | $24.36 | — | $479 | — |
| EAST VALLEY ER & HOSPITAL GILBERT |
$159 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EAST VALLEY ER CHANDLER CHANDLER |
$159 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TUCSON ER & HOSPITAL E BROADWAY BLVD TUCSON |
$159 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN COCHISE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WILLCOX |
$236 | $173 | $236 | $244 | — | — | — | — | $130 |
| WICKENBURG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WICKENBURG |
$253 | $60.00 | $30.00 | $44.60 | $30.00 | $76.21 | $100 | — | — |
| SUMMIT HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION SHOW LOW |
$304 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COBRE VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER GLOBE |
$323 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $90.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | — | — | — |
| ABRAZO ARIZONA HEART HOSPITAL PHOENIX |
$338 | $57.35 | $1.00 | $40.98 | $56.92 | — | $13.99 | — | — |
| ABRAZO ARROWHEAD CAMPUS GLENDALE |
$338 | $57.35 | $1.00 | $40.98 | $56.92 | — | $13.99 | — | — |
| ABRAZO SURPRISE HOSPITAL SURPRISE |
$338 | $57.35 | $1.00 | $40.98 | $56.92 | — | $13.99 | — | — |
| LA PAZ REGIONAL PARKER |
$347 | $24.00 | $25.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | — | $19.00 |
| LITTLE COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER WINSLOW |
$352 | $20.00 | $19.00 | — | $95.00 | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF SURPRISE WEST BELL ROAD SURPRISE |
$447 | $107 | $17.25 | $107 | $101 | $107 | $101 | $268 | — |
| MT. GRAHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TH AVENUE SAFFORD |
$459 | $184 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VALLEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTER FORT MOHAVE |
$646 | $48.50 | $52.70 | $47.70 | $70.30 | $34.61 | $102 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| CARONDELET ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL TUCSON |
$724 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CARONDELET MARANA HOSPITAL TUCSON |
$724 | $109 | $1.00 | $59.49 | $61.60 | — | $22.46 | — | — |
| CARONDELET HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL NOGALES |
$724 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CARONDELET ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL TUCSON |
$724 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 28 Arizona hospitals above publish for X-ray for estimating bone age — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 77072 in Arizona, Medicare reimburses about $24.72 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Arizona range from $14.84 to $724 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 10.2x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does x-ray for estimating bone age cost in Arizona?
- Cash prices for x-ray for estimating bone age (CPT 77072) in Arizona range from $14.84 to $724, with a median of $253. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray for estimating bone age in Arizona?
- The cheapest Arizona hospital published cash price for this procedure is $14.84. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.