CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $81
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Bayou Bend Health System is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$81

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: $90 (101%)

Insurance Median: $81 (91%)

Cash: $90 (101% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $81 (91% 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
Tricare	$52 - $63	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$54 - $99	61%
Aetna	$58 - $96	65%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$58 - $99	65%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$58 - $70	65%
Humana	$58 - $92	65%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$58 - $70	65%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only	$58 - $70	65%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$58 - $70	65%
Ambetter / Centene	$66 - $81	74%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$81 - $99	91%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$81 - $99	91%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$81 - $99	91%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$86 - $106	97%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$86 - $106	97%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$86 - $106	97%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$92 - $113	103%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$92 - $113	103%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$92 - $113	103%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$98 - $120	110%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$98 - $120	110%
Cigna	$99	111%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$104 - $127	117%

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 $90.
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 Bayou Bend Health System 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.