CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Southcoast Hospitals Group

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $122
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Southcoast Hospitals Group is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 363 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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: $122 (137%)

Insurance Median: $111 (125%)

Cash: $122 (137% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $111 (125% 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
Wellsense Health Plan Clarity Connectorcare & Meta	$52	58%
Medicare (plans)	$60 - $125	67%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$71 - $126	80%
Wellsense Health Plan [1010202]	$76	85%
Tufts Health Public Plans [1010213]	$87 - $412	98%
Tufts [1010701]	$102	115%
Aetna	$105 - $185	118%
Evercare [1010304]	$105	118%
Tufts Senior Care Options [1010315]	$105	118%
UnitedHealthcare	$105 - $139	118%
Wellsense Health Plan Senior Care Options [1020208	$106	119%
Commonwealth Care Alliance [1080501]	$108 - $109	121%
Wellpoint [1000102]	$111	125%
Eternal Health [1010322]	$115	129%
Harvard Pilgrim [1010602]	$118	133%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Commercial [10122	$137	154%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Connectorcare [10	$137	154%
Fallon [1000114]	$146	164%
Group Insurance Service Center [1013001]	$146	164%
Innovative Health Plan [1025001]	$146	164%
Priority Health [1015001]	$146	164%
PHCS [1000125]	$158	178%
First Health [1000130]	$185	208%
Cigna	$241	271%

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 $122.
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 Southcoast Hospitals Group 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.