CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Sanford Sheldon Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $284
Cash Discount Price: $352
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center is $284. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $352. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 118 North Seventh Avenue, Po Box 250, Sheldon, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$352

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$284

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: $352 (396%)

Insurance Median: $284 (319%)

Cash: $352 (396% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $284 (319% 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 319% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 219%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Sanford Health Plan Align	$125	141%
Ucare	$135 - $387	152%
Aetna	$136 - $382	153%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$136	153%
Health Partners	$136 - $330	153%
Medicare (plans)	$136	153%
UnitedHealthcare	$136 - $367	153%
Primewest	$139	156%
Wellmark	$220 - $229	247%
Sanford Health Plan	$236 - $277	265%
Security Health Plan	$242	272%
Medica	$363 - $388	408%
First Choice Health Network	$396	445%
Healthez	$396	445%
Multiplan	$396	445%

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 $352.
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 Sanford Sheldon 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.