CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Penobscot Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $130
Cash Discount Price: $221
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Penobscot Valley Hospital is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $221. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7 Transalpine Road, Po Box 368, Lincoln, ME.

Cash / Self-Pay

$221

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$130

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: $221 (249%)

Insurance Median: $130 (146%)

Cash: $221 (249% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $130 (146% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicare (plans)	$44 - $127	49%
UnitedHealthcare	$127 - $221	143%
Humana	$129	145%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv	$129	145%
Aetna	$130 - $265	146%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$131 - $205	147%
Cigna	$260	292%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare	$264	297%

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 $221.
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 Penobscot Valley 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.