CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $375
Cash Discount Price: $334
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Memorial Hospital is $375. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $334. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1454 N County Road 2050 E, Carthage, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$334

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$375

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: $334 (376%)

Insurance Median: $375 (422%)

Cash: $334 (376% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $375 (422% 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 422% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 322%). 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
Aetna	$117 - $417	132%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$117 - $417	132%
Cigna	$117 - $417	132%
Health Alliance	$117 - $417	132%
Humana	$117 - $417	132%
Meridian	$117 - $417	132%
Molina	$117 - $417	132%
UnitedHealthcare	$117 - $417	132%
Consociate	$354 - $417	398%
Healthlink	$354 - $417	398%
Private Healthcare Systems	$354	398%
Integrated Health Plan	$367	413%
First Health Network	$371 - $417	417%
Health Dynamics	$375	422%
Health Payors Org	$375	422%
Iowa Health Solutions	$375	422%
Multiplan	$375	422%
Preferred Plan Inc	$375	422%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$375	422%
Health First Network	$379	426%
Pponext	$379	426%
Corvel	$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 $334.
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 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.