CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73502
  • Insurance Median: $713
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,159
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Alaska Regional Hospital is $713. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 8.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$713

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: $1,159 (1304%)
Insurance Median: $713 (802%)
Cash: $1,159 (1304% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $713 (802% 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 802% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 702%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $111 - $477 125%
Union Coalition $342 385%
Union Coalition Cement Masons $355 399%
Moda Health $370 - $545 416%
United $429 - $875 483%
Premerafirst $574 646%
Geha Ppo Usa $598 - $1,015 673%
Cigna $628 706%
Multiplan $695 - $1,077 782%
Coventry Healthcare $730 821%
First Health $811 912%
Bering Strait School District $869 977%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust $869 977%
Risk & Benefit Management $869 977%
Banner Health $927 1043%
Matanuska Telephone $927 1043%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals