CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $281
Cash Discount Price: $97
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Oakdale Community Hospital is $281. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $97. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$97

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$281

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: $97 (109%)

Insurance Median: $281 (316%)

Cash: $97 (109% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $281 (316% 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 316% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 216%). 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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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	$50 - $271	56%
Meritain	$50 - $271	56%
Amfirst	$97	109%
Self Pay	$97	109%
Medicaid / KanCare	$107	120%
UnitedHealthcare	$107	120%
Humana	$118 - $304	133%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$131	147%
Web-Tpa	$242	272%
Cigna	$263 - $272	296%
Ima	$290 - $483	326%
Ppo Plus	$290	326%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs	$435	489%
Wc Martco	$435	489%
Wc Misc	$435	489%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge	$435	489%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp	$435	489%
Wc Us Department Of Labor	$435	489%
American Public Life	$483	543%
American Retirement Life	$483	543%
Apwu	$483	543%
Auto Liability	$483	543%
Bankers Life	$483	543%
Correct Care	$483	543%
Fox Everitt	$483	543%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan	$483	543%
Medishare	$483	543%
Medplus	$483	543%
Misc Commerical	$483	543%
Phcs	$483	543%
Physicians Mutual	$483	543%
State Farm-La	$483	543%
Triwest	$483	543%
Us Family Health Plan	$483	543%
Usaa	$483	543%

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 $97.
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 Oakdale Community 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.