CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $314
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc is $110. 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 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 67 1125 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$314

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

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: $110 (124%)

Cash: $314 (353% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (124% 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
Hawaii Community Health Alliance	$21	24%
Hawaii Mainland Administrators	$21	24%
Hmsa	$29 - $110	33%
University Health Alliance	$51	57%
Hawaii Laborers	$96	108%
Alohacare	$110	124%
Kaiser	$110 - $307	124%
Mdx Hawaii	$110	124%
Ohana Care	$110	124%
United Behavioral Health	$110	124%
UnitedHealthcare	$110	124%

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 North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc 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.