CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: University McDuffie County Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $213
Cash Discount Price: $158
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at University McDuffie County Regional Medical Center is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $158. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2460 Washington Road, Thomson, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$158

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$213

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: $158 (178%)

Insurance Median: $213 (240%)

Cash: $158 (178% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $213 (240% 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 240% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 140%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Medicaid / KanCare	$85 - $89	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$169 - $177	190%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952]	$195	219%
Alliant Solocare [11101]	$195	219%
Medcost [10966]	$210	236%
UnitedHealthcare	$216	243%
Multiplan [10600]	$232	261%
Phcs [10601]	$232	261%
Industry Buying Group [10840]	$342	385%
First Health [10303]	$448	504%
Kaiser [10500]	$448	504%
Aetna	$463	521%
Novanet [10819]	$474	533%

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 $158.
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 University McDuffie County Regional 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.