CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73502
  • Insurance Median: $204
  • Cash Discount Price: $331
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Berkshire Medical Center is $204. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $331. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$331

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$204

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: $331 (372%)
Insurance Median: $204 (229%)
Cash: $331 (372% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $204 (229% 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 229% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 129%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cdphp $37 - $313 42%
Health New England $37 - $243 42%
Mcd Out Of State $37 - $71 42%
Medicaid / KanCare $37 - $71 42%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $41 - $197 46%
Point32Health $41 - $331 46%
Bmchnp $43 - $92 48%
Other Government $49 - $112 55%
Medicare (plans) $50 - $110 56%
Hospice $51 - $112 57%
UnitedHealthcare $51 - $299 57%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $53 - $296 60%
Commcare Alliance $53 - $132 60%
Fallon $53 - $153 60%
Aetna $60 - $263 67%
Mbhp $71 80%
Comm Hne Hmo $90 - $229 101%
Unicare $90 - $226 101%
Comm Hne Ppo $95 - $244 107%
Workers Comp $177 - $211 199%
Allways Nhp $189 - $225 213%
Beacon $249 - $313 280%
Cigna $263 - $324 296%
Mvp $263 - $313 296%
Oxford $263 - $313 296%
First Health $272 - $331 306%
Connecticare $278 - $331 313%
Consolidated Health Plans $278 - $331 313%
Other Commercial $278 - $331 313%
Phcs $278 - $331 313%
Self Pay $278 - $331 313%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals