CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Ouachita County Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $300
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Ouachita County Medical Center is $300. 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 3.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 638 California Avenue, Camden, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$300

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: $300 (337%)

Ins. Median: $300 (337% 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 337% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 237%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Arkansas Totalcare	$28 - $63	31%
Medicaid / KanCare	$28	31%
Arkansas Firstsource	$77 - $1,080	87%
Blue Advantage	$77 - $1,080	87%
Blue Card	$77 - $1,080	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$77 - $1,080	87%
Health Advantage	$77 - $1,080	87%
Self Pay	$150 - $600	169%
UnitedHealthcare	$150 - $600	169%
Municipal Health Benefit	$180 - $720	202%
Cigna	$196 - $786	220%
Aetna	$225 - $900	253%
Amco	$300 - $1,200	337%
Mutual Of Omaha	$300 - $1,200	337%
Qualchoice Exchange	$300 - $1,200	337%
Qualchoice Of Arkansas	$300 - $1,200	337%
Usable Life Group Health	$300 - $1,200	337%

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 $X.
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 Ouachita County Medical Center 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.