CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: HCA Florida Blake Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $1,116
Cash Discount Price: $4,651
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at HCA Florida Blake Hospital is $1,116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,651. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 12.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 59Th St W, Bradenton, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,651

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,116

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: $4,651 (5231%)

Insurance Median: $1,116 (1255%)

Cash: $4,651 (5231% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,116 (1255% 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 1255% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1155%). 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
United	$182 - $2,093	205%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$219	246%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$335	377%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$335	377%
Freedom Health Care	$363	408%
Optimum Healthcare	$363	408%
Avmed	$372 - $1,163	418%
Corvel Corporation	$441	496%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$441	496%
Prime Health	$450	506%
Simply Healthcare	$791	890%
Molina	$884 - $1,256	994%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$1,070 - $4,279	1203%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$1,186	1334%
Humana	$1,302	1464%
Aetna	$1,395	1569%
Behealthy America	$1,814	2040%
Healthcare Sarasota	$2,326	2616%
Plotkin Health	$2,326	2616%
Prime Health Sheriff	$2,326	2616%
Multiplan	$3,489 - $3,954	3924%

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 $4,651.
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 Blake 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.