CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $269
Cash Discount Price: $399
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is $269. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $399. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$399

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$269

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: $399 (449%)

Insurance Median: $269 (303%)

Cash: $399 (449% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $269 (303% 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 303% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 203%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

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

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Allianz Global Assistance	$12 - $399	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $426	13%
Aetna	$80 - $521	90%
Health Net	$80 - $339	90%
Indian Health Council	$149 - $181	168%
UnitedHealthcare	$158 - $350	178%
San Diego Pace	$160 - $367	180%
California Health And Wellness	$181	204%
Medicare (plans)	$181	204%
Cigna	$255	287%
Molina	$255	287%
Multiplan	$255	287%
Blue Shield	$266 - $399	299%
County Medical Services	$325 - $335	366%
Interplan	$356	400%
Humana	$372 - $426	418%
Epic Americas	$426	479%
Community Health Group	$479	539%
Medi-Cal	$22,634	25457%

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 $399.
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 Sharp Chula Vista 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.