CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: HCA Florida Northside Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $1,830
Cash Discount Price: $8,132
vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at HCA Florida Northside Hospital is $1,830. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,132. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 20.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6000 49Th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$8,132

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,830

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: $8,132 (9146%)

Insurance Median: $1,830 (2058%)

Cash: $8,132 (9146% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,830 (2058% 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 2058% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1958%). 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 - $3,659	205%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$382	430%
Corvel Corporation	$441	496%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$441	496%
Prime Health	$450	506%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$586	659%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$586	659%
Freedom Health Care	$634	713%
Optimum Healthcare	$634	713%
Avmed	$651 - $2,033	732%
Simply Healthcare	$1,252	1408%
Molina	$1,545 - $2,196	1738%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$1,870 - $7,482	2103%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$2,074	2333%
Humana	$2,277	2561%
Aetna	$2,440	2744%
Plotkin Health	$4,066	4573%
Prime Health Sheriff	$4,066	4573%
Multiplan	$6,099 - $6,912	6860%

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 $8,132.
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 Northside 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.