CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $98
Cash Discount Price: $146
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $146. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$146

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$98

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: $146 (164%)

Insurance Median: $98 (110%)

Cash: $146 (164% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $98 (110% 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
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana	$68	76%
Healthy Blue Louisiana	$68	76%
Humana	$68 - $98	76%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections	$68	76%
UnitedHealthcare	$68 - $182	76%
Aetna	$73 - $186	82%
Triwest	$82	92%
Active Med	$84	94%
Arcadian Health Plan	$84	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$84 - $181	94%
Christus Health	$84 - $117	94%
Coventry	$84	94%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$84 - $282	94%
Dignity Health	$86	97%
Peoples Health	$86	97%
Wellcare	$88	99%
Allyalign Health	$92	103%
Medicare (plans)	$92	103%
Cigna	$136	153%
Lsu First Choice Verity	$282	317%
Gilsbar, Inc.	$338	380%
Healthcare Highways	$338	380%
Verity Healthnet	$338	380%
Healthsmart	$366 - $450	412%
Ppoplus Llc	$366	412%
Five Point Credit Union	$394	443%
Multiplan	$394	443%
Phcs	$394	443%
Health Management Network	$450	506%
Provider Select	$450	506%
First Health	$479	539%
Verity Healthnet National	$479	539%

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 $146.
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 Christus St Frances Cabrini 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.