CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Ochsner St Anne General Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $71
Cash Discount Price: $101
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Ochsner St Anne General Hospital is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4608 Highway 1, Raceland, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$101

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$71

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: $101 (114%)

Insurance Median: $71 (80%)

Cash: $101 (114% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $71 (80% 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	$64 - $71	72%
Medicaid / KanCare	$67	75%
Humana	$68 - $71	76%
UnitedHealthcare	$68 - $182	76%
Aetna	$70 - $125	79%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$70	79%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$70	79%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$70	79%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$71	80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$71 - $88	80%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$71	80%
Medicare (plans)	$71	80%
Ochsner Health Plan	$71	80%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$172	193%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$172	193%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$172	193%
Employers Health Network (Ehn)	$195	219%
First Health Network	$195	219%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$195	219%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$206	232%
Usa Managed Care Network	$206	232%
Zelis	$206	232%
Cigna	$219	246%

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 $101.
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 Ochsner St Anne General 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.