CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Lakeside Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $88
Cash Discount Price: $88
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Lakeside Medical Center is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$88

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: $88 (99%)

Insurance Median: $88 (99%)

Cash: $88 (99% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $88 (99% 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
Aetna	$7 - $148	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$67 - $88	75%
Geo	$84	94%
Cigna	$87 - $480	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$88 - $431	99%
Care Plus	$88	99%
Humana	$88	99%
Molina	$88 - $93	99%
Simply Healthcare	$88	99%
Wellpath	$88	99%
Ambetter / Centene	$93	105%
Sunshine	$93	105%
Wellcare	$93	105%
Devoted	$95	107%
Genesys	$97	109%
Prime Health Plan	$97	109%
Heritage Summit Healthcare	$480	540%

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 $88.
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 Lakeside Medical Center 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.