CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Virginia Gay Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $178
Cash Discount Price: $295
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Virginia Gay Hospital is $178. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $295. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 502 North 9Th Avenue, Vinton, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$295

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$178

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: $295 (332%)

Insurance Median: $178 (200%)

Cash: $295 (332% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $178 (200% 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 200% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 100%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$33	37%
Wellmark Hmo	$60	67%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans	$65	73%
Medicaid / KanCare	$89 - $160	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$123 - $178	138%
Va Ccn-All Plans	$134 - $138	151%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$142 - $146	160%
Medical Associates-All Plans	$272 - $280	306%
Cedar Valley Community Healthcare-All Plans	$286 - $294	322%
Humana	$290 - $299	326%
Health Partners-All Plans	$309 - $318	348%
Healthsmart-All Plans	$309 - $318	348%
Corvel-All Plans	$338 - $348	380%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$345 - $355	388%

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 $295.
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 Virginia Gay 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.