CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Marshall Browning Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $144
Cash Discount Price: $296
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Marshall Browning Hospital is $144. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $296. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 North Washington Street, Du Quoin, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$296

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$144

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: $296 (333%)

Insurance Median: $144 (162%)

Cash: $296 (333% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $144 (162% 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	$128 - $335	144%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$128 - $387	144%
Meridian Hp Mcaid - All Plans	$128	144%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$128	144%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$144	162%
Humana	$144	162%
UnitedHealthcare	$144 - $368	162%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$144	162%
Healthlink Hmo - All Other Plans	$296	333%
Healthlink Ppo	$296	333%
Cigna	$315	354%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$360	405%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans	$381	429%
Zelis - All Plans	$381	429%
Hope Trust - All Plans	$503	566%

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 $296.
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 Marshall Browning 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.