CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Bienville Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $238
Cash Discount Price: $264
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Bienville Medical Center is $238. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $264. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1175 Pine Street, Arcadia, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$264

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$238

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: $264 (297%)

Insurance Median: $238 (268%)

Cash: $264 (297% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $238 (268% 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 268% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 168%). 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

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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	$26 - $440	29%
Medicaid / KanCare	$26 - $258	29%
Mmd Amerihealth Caritas	$26 - $258	29%
Mmd Healthy Blue	$26 - $258	29%
Mmd La Hlth Conn	$26 - $258	29%
Mmd Misc	$26 - $258	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $258	29%
Cashiering	$176 - $264	198%
Cigna	$220	247%
Ambetter / Centene	$238	268%
Humana	$238 - $284	268%
Mcr American Hlth Adv	$238	268%
Medicare (plans)	$238	268%
Misc Mgd Care	$238 - $440	268%
Mmc Blue Advantage	$238	268%
Mmc Misc	$238	268%
Peoples Health Mcr Adv	$238	268%
Va Health	$238	268%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$265	298%
Wc City Of Arcadia	$396	445%
Wc House Of Raeford	$396	445%
Wc Misc	$396	445%
Wc Stonetrust	$396	445%
Aarp	$440	495%
Allegiance Health Managme	$440	495%
Amfirst	$440	495%
Apwu	$440	495%
Liberty Mutual	$440	495%
Misc Comm A-L	$440	495%
Misc Comm M-Z	$440	495%
Tricare	$440	495%

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 $264.
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 Bienville Medical Center 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.