CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $225
Cash Discount Price: $357
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital is $225. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $357. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16420 W Us Highway 24, Woodland Park, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$357

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$225

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: $357 (402%)

Insurance Median: $225 (253%)

Cash: $357 (402% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $225 (253% 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 253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 153%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$42 - $221	47%
Aetna	$112 - $366	126%
Cigna	$112 - $357	126%
Cms	$112	126%
Devoted Health	$112	126%
Humana	$112	126%
Kaiser	$112 - $379	126%
Select Health	$112 - $386	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$112 - $354	126%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$204 - $225	229%
Kaiser Public Option	$268	301%
Kaiser Kp Select	$321	361%
Multiplan/Phcs	$352	396%
First Health	$379	426%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$379	426%

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 $357.
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 Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional 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.