CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Fhn Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $95
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Fhn Memorial Hospital is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$95

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: $90 (101%)

Insurance Median: $95 (107%)

Cash: $90 (101% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $95 (107% 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	$11 - $249	12%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$11 - $93	12%
Humana	$11 - $353	12%
Quartz Mcr Adv	$11 - $93	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $348	12%
Meridian Health Plan - All Plans	$19 - $49	21%
Osf Healthplans - All Plans	$19 - $446	21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$25 - $301	28%
The Alliance - All Plans	$29 - $268	33%
Ecoh Nihp	$48 - $281	54%
Nihp Employ - All Plans	$48 - $281	54%
Quartz - All Other Plans	$49 - $290	55%
Ecoh - All Other Plans	$52 - $303	58%
Northern Il Hp - All Plans	$52 - $308	58%
First Health - All Plans	$53 - $314	60%
Hfn - All Plans	$62 - $366	70%
First Choice Il - All Plans	$65 - $379	73%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans	$65 - $379	73%
Wps - All Plans	$66 - $390	74%
Galaxy - All Plans	$68 - $402	76%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$68 - $402	76%
Interplan Health - All Plans	$68 - $402	76%
Preferred Plan Ppo - All Plans	$68 - $402	76%
Trustmark - All Plans	$70 - $411	79%
Midland Choice - All Plans	$72 - $424	81%

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 $90.
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 Fhn Memorial 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.