CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $132
Cash Discount Price: $429
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center is $132. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $429. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3865 Jackson Street, Riverside, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$429

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$132

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: $429 (483%)

Insurance Median: $132 (148%)

Cash: $429 (483% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $132 (148% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37 - $189	42%
Blue Shield	$37 - $243	42%
Health Net	$37 - $300	42%
Medi-Cal	$37	42%
Molina Medi-Cal	$37	42%
Regal	$45 - $262	51%
Iehp	$90 - $143	101%
Central Health Plan	$99	111%
Ahmc	$100 - $157	112%
Humana	$108	121%
Alignment	$110	124%
Medicare (plans)	$110	124%
Aetna	$112 - $696	126%
Champus	$112	126%
Molina Covered Ca	$112	126%
Molina Senior	$112	126%
Scan	$112	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$120 - $189	135%
Blue Shield Ppo	$243	273%
Cigna	$331	372%
Self Pay	$334 - $525	376%

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 $429.
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 Parkview Community Hospital 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.