CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73502
  • Insurance Median: $406
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at University of Alabama Hospital is $406. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$406

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%)
Insurance Median: $406 (457%)
Ins. Median: $406 (457% 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 457% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 357%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Viva $22 - $80 25%
Humana $73 - $432 82%
Birmingham Fc $79 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $79 89%
Cooper Green $79 89%
Davita Villagehealth $79 89%
Jefferson County Sheriff $79 89%
Triwest $79 89%
UnitedHealthcare $79 - $276 89%
Cigna $84 - $340 94%
Ambetter / Centene $108 121%
University Of Alabama $254 286%
Aetna $310 349%
Coventry $330 - $410 371%
North Alabama Managed Care $330 371%
Comp One $366 412%
Construction Claims Management $380 427%
Alamed $381 429%
Corvel $406 457%
Evolutions $406 - $457 457%
Healthcare Alliance $406 457%
Novanet $406 - $457 457%
Prime Health Services $406 - $457 457%
Select Value Care $406 457%
Starcare $406 457%
Tethys $406 457%
Multiplan $417 469%
Department Of Labor $432 486%
Geha $432 486%
Gulf Health Plans $432 486%
Heritage Summit Health $432 486%
Mississippi Physicians $432 486%
Phifer $432 486%
Preferred Health Partnership $432 486%
Southern Nuclear $432 486%
Vantage Health Plan $432 486%
Galaxy Health Network $457 514%
National Provider Network $457 514%
North Mississippi Health Link $457 514%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals