CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $119
Cash Discount Price: $204
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $204. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$204

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$119

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: $204 (229%)

Insurance Median: $119 (134%)

Cash: $204 (229% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $119 (134% 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	$36 - $81	40%
Amerihealth	$36	40%
Healthy_Blue	$36	40%
Humana	$36 - $119	40%
Lhc	$36	40%
Medicaid / KanCare	$36	40%
United_Caid	$36	40%
Verity	$40	45%
Cigna	$76	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $99	89%
Medadv-Peoples	$79	89%
Medicare (plans)	$79	89%
Tricare	$79	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$79	89%
Va	$80	90%
Wellcare	$83	93%
Lucent	$110	124%
Gilsbar	$134	151%
Ambetter / Centene	$164	184%
Lsufirst	$164	184%
Multiplan-Pos	$164	184%
Multiplan-Ppo	$164	184%
Ppoplus	$166	187%
Stjude	$177	199%
Workcomp_Saints	$181	204%
United	$182	205%
Bayou-Med	$191	215%
Dma	$191	215%
Lsu	$191	215%
Southern-Univ	$191	215%
Womans_Hosp	$191	215%
Reny	$204	229%
Ehn	$218	245%
Workcomp_3R	$221	249%
Three_Rivers	$232	261%
Workcomp_Strat	$232	261%
Geha	$240	270%
Workcomp_Fp	$245	276%
Usa_Mco	$256	288%
Uhc_Commcoffee	$273	307%

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 $204.
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 Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge 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.