CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $112
Cash Discount Price: $547
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $547. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1680 East 120Th Street, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$547

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$112

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: $547 (615%)

Insurance Median: $112 (126%)

Cash: $547 (615% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $112 (126% 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
Preferred Professional Medical Corporation (Ipa) Of California	$9 - $67	10%
Alta	$37 - $112	42%
Brand New Day	$37 - $1,727	42%
Care1St Health	$37 - $112	42%
Molina Healthcare	$39 - $140	44%
UnitedHealthcare	$61	69%
La Care Health	$67	75%
Health Net	$97 - $863	109%
Heritage Provider Network (Hpn)	$106	119%
La Care Health Pasc-Seui	$131	147%
La Care Health Plan	$131	147%
Santa Monica Unite Here	$149	168%
Blue Shield Of California	$1,180 - $1,307	1327%
Multiplan	$2,302	2589%

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 $547.
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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital 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.