CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Guttenberg Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $255
Cash Discount Price: $272
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital is $255. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $272. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Main Street, Guttenberg, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$272

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$255

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: $272 (306%)

Insurance Median: $255 (287%)

Cash: $272 (306% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $255 (287% 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 287% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 187%). 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

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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
Aetna	$177 - $340	199%
Medical Associates	$177 - $340	199%
UnitedHealthcare	$177 - $340	199%
Wellmark	$177 - $340	199%
Molina	$185 - $340	208%
Humana	$188 - $340	211%
Iowa Total Care	$204 - $340	229%
Health Partners	$238	268%
Midlands Choice	$238	268%
Quartz	$272	306%
Health Choices	$292	328%

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 $272.
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 Guttenberg Municipal Hospital 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.