CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Decatur County Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73502
  • Insurance Median: $240
  • Cash Discount Price: $240
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Decatur County Hospital is $240. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $240. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1405 Nw Church Street, Leon, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$240

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$240

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: $240 (270%)
Insurance Median: $240 (270%)
Cash: $240 (270% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $240 (270% 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 270% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 170%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Wellmark Hmo $60 67%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $65 73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $96 108%
Champva -All Plans $135 152%
Everystep Hospice-All Plans $156 175%
Aetna $162 - $237 182%
Tricare $162 182%
UnitedHealthcare $180 - $255 202%
Benefit Admin System-All Plans $195 219%
Humana $219 246%
Meritain Health-All Plans $219 246%
Misc Commercial-All Plans $219 246%
All Savers-All Plans $225 253%
Allied Benefit System-All Plans $225 253%
American Family Ins Grp-All Plans $225 253%
Rural Carrier Benefit Plan-All Plans $231 260%
Christian Healthcare -All Plans $240 270%
Medica-All Other Plans $240 270%
Golden Rule-All Plans $255 287%
Ntca The Rural Broadband-All Plans $255 287%
Cigna $258 290%
Medical Mutual-All Plans $264 297%
Farm Bureau Financial-All Other Plans $270 304%
Farm Bureau Property And Ca $270 304%
Medi Share-All Plans $273 307%
Uhss-All Plans $273 307%
Health Partners-All Plans $276 310%
Lewermark-All Plans $285 321%
Mail Handlers Benefit-All Plans $294 331%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $294 331%
Priority Health-All Plans $300 337%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans $306 344%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans $315 354%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1405 Nw Church Street, Leon, IA 50144
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals