CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Meeker Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $124
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Meeker Memorial Hospital is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 612 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $124 (139%)

Insurance Median: $115 (129%)

Cash: $124 (139% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (129% 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
Health Partners	$48 - $255	54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$53 - $235	60%
UnitedHealthcare	$55 - $210	62%
Medica Choice (Facility)	$60 - $134	67%
Prime West	$60 - $134	67%
U Care	$60 - $134	67%
Cigna	$108 - $242	121%
Multiplan	$113 - $253	127%
Sanford Health Plans (Hospital)	$114 - $256	128%
America Ppo Auto	$116 - $261	130%

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 $124.
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 Meeker Memorial 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.