CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Saint Anthony Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $142
Cash Discount Price: $88
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Saint Anthony Hospital is $142. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2875 West 19Th Street, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$142

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: $88 (99%)

Insurance Median: $142 (160%)

Cash: $88 (99% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $142 (160% 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
Aetna	$92 - $226	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$92 - $141	103%
Cigna	$92 - $151	103%
Humana	$92	103%
Oak Street Health	$92	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$92 - $247	103%
Zing Health	$92	103%
Access Community Health Network	$93 - $104	105%
Healthlink	$172 - $181	193%
Healthsmart	$201 - $211	226%
Galaxy Health Network	$230 - $242	259%
Prime Health	$230 - $242	259%
Zelis Healthcare	$230 - $242	259%

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 $88.
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 Saint Anthony 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.