CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $146
Cash Discount Price: $259
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's is $146. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $259. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1719 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$259

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$146

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: $259 (291%)

Insurance Median: $146 (164%)

Cash: $259 (291% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $146 (164% 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	$27 - $255	30%
Vail Health	$39	44%
Kaiser	$52 - $67	58%
United	$54 - $182	61%
Cigna	$75 - $363	84%
Aetna	$78 - $136	88%
Bright Health	$78	88%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$124 - $165	139%
Kaiser National Transplant	$124	139%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$132	148%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$140	157%
Multiplan	$146 - $233	164%
Western Plains Community Health	$168	189%
Northcare	$181	204%
Physician Health Partners	$181	204%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$182	205%
Medical Development International	$207	233%
Prime Health	$233	262%

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 $259.
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 HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's 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.