CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $855
Cash Discount Price: $3,802
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid is $855. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,802. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 9.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 Pasadena Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,802

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$855

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: $3,802 (4276%)

Insurance Median: $855 (962%)

Cash: $3,802 (4276% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $855 (962% 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 962% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 862%). 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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$179	201%
United	$182 - $1,711	205%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$274	308%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$274	308%
Freedom Health Care	$297	334%
Optimum Healthcare	$297	334%
Avmed	$304 - $950	342%
Corvel Corporation	$441	496%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$441	496%
Prime Health	$450	506%
Simply Healthcare	$585	658%
Molina	$722 - $1,026	812%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$874 - $3,498	983%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$969	1090%
Humana	$1,065	1198%
Aetna	$1,141	1283%
Plotkin Health	$1,901	2138%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,901	2138%
Multiplan	$2,851 - $3,232	3207%

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 $3,802.
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 Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid 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.