CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: $228
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $228. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 777 Hemlock Street, Macon, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$228

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

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: $228 (256%)

Insurance Median: $78 (88%)

Cash: $228 (256% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $78 (88% 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	$10 - $314	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $86	11%
Care Source	$10 - $88	11%
Clover	$10 - $88	11%
Eon Health	$10 - $88	11%
Georgia Health Advantage	$10 - $86	11%
Humana	$10 - $313	11%
Kaiser	$10 - $296	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $712	11%
Pruitt Health	$11 - $86	12%
Alliant	$12 - $103	13%
Ambetter / Centene	$14 - $232	16%
Cigna	$122	137%
Securehealth	$159	179%
Multiplan	$296 - $364	333%
Ibg	$322	362%
Novanet	$364	409%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$387	435%
Beechstreet	$423	476%

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 $228.
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 Atrium Health Navicent the 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.