CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

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

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1221 South Gear Avenue, West Burlington, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

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%)

Insurance Median: $78 (88%)

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
American Healthplan Of Iowa - Midlevel	$8	9%
Medicaid / KanCare	$9 - $10	10%
Aetna	$10 - $129	11%
Humana	$10	11%
American Healthplan Of Iowa - Md	$11	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $99	20%
UnitedHealthcare	$21	24%
Midlands Choice	$23 - $248	26%
Plain Church	$46 - $179	52%
Absolute Solutions	$63 - $129	71%
First Agency	$63 - $129	71%
Multiplan	$63 - $129	71%
Henderson County	$66 - $136	74%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$155	174%
Immugrun	$174	196%
Brighton Amish Church	$179	201%
6 Degree	$221	249%
Geha	$257	289%

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 $X.
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 Southeast Iowa 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.