CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: St Lukes Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $74
Cash Discount Price: $204
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at St Lukes Hospital is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $204. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 915 East 1St Street, Duluth, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$204

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$74

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: $204 (229%)

Insurance Median: $74 (83%)

Cash: $204 (229% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $74 (83% 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
Security Health Plan Of Wisconsin, Inc.	$23 - $1,473	26%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $105	26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29 - $194	33%
Medica	$29 - $124	33%
Ucare	$30 - $34	34%
Aetna	$36 - $93	40%
Healthpartners	$37 - $92	42%
Humana	$38 - $95	43%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$249	280%
America'S Ppo	$270	304%

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 $204.
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 St Lukes 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.