CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $94
Cash Discount Price: $160
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$94

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: $160 (180%)

Insurance Median: $94 (106%)

Cash: $160 (180% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $94 (106% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Cigna	$26 - $231	29%
Aetna	$33 - $223	37%
Viva	$54 - $160	61%
Phcs	$65 - $223	73%
Beech Street	$67 - $223	75%
One Health Plan	$70 - $207	79%
Geha	$76 - $223	85%
Healthchoice	$76 - $223	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79	89%
Cooper Green	$80	90%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$80	90%
Triwest	$80	90%
United Mine Workers	$80	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$80 - $493	90%
Humana	$84 - $271	94%
Alamed	$85 - $250	96%
Construction Claims Management	$87 - $258	98%
Corvel	$89 - $287	100%
Multiplan	$89 - $262	100%
Novanet	$90 - $266	101%
Department Of Labor	$94 - $278	106%
Heritage Summit Health	$94 - $278	106%
Pnoa	$97 - $287	109%
Three Rivers	$97 - $287	109%
Ambetter / Centene	$109	123%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $160.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73502.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73502.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.