CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73502
  • Insurance Median: $201
  • Cash Discount Price: $281
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Uch-Memorial Health System is $201. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $281. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$281

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$201

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: $281 (316%)
Insurance Median: $201 (226%)
Cash: $281 (316% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $201 (226% 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 226% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 126%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $371 30%
Aetna $88 - $320 99%
Cigna $88 - $309 99%
Cms $88 99%
Devoted Health $88 99%
Humana $88 99%
Kaiser $88 - $211 99%
Select Health $88 - $120 99%
UnitedHealthcare $88 - $408 99%
Kaiser Public Option $145 163%
Kaiser Kp Select $190 214%
Simplified Benefits Administration $201 - $244 226%
Denver Health Medical Plan $312 351%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $338 380%
First Health $369 415%
Multiplan $444 499%
Phcs $444 499%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals