CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: HCA Healthone Rose

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $358
Cash Discount Price: $1,827
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at HCA Healthone Rose is $358. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,827. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4567 E 9Th Ave, Denver, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,827

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$358

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: $1,827 (2055%)

Insurance Median: $358 (403%)

Cash: $1,827 (2055% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $358 (403% 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 403% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 303%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $1,352	30%
United	$138 - $822	155%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$140	157%
Multiplan	$146 - $1,644	164%
Cigna	$172 - $1,169	193%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$182	205%
Vail Health	$278	313%
Kaiser	$365 - $475	411%
Bright Health	$548	616%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$822	925%
Aetna	$965	1085%
Western Plains Community Health	$1,188	1336%
Northcare	$1,279	1439%
Physician Health Partners	$1,279	1439%
Medical Development International	$1,462	1644%
Rocky Mtn Planned Parenthood	$1,553	1747%
Prime Health	$1,644	1849%

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 $1,827.
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 Rose 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.