CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: The Queens Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $84
Cash Discount Price: $314
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at The Queens Medical Center is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $314. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$314

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$84

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: $314 (353%)

Insurance Median: $84 (94%)

Cash: $314 (353% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $84 (94% 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
Hmsa	$29 - $102	33%
UnitedHealthcare	$33 - $102	37%
Alohacare	$51 - $258	57%
Kaiser	$51 - $286	57%
Ohana Care	$51 - $102	57%
Hawaii Community Health Alliance	$53	60%
Hawaii Mainland Administrators	$53 - $84	60%
Seven Corners	$95 - $189	107%
Hawaii Laborers	$96	108%

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 $314.
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 The Queens 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.