CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Perham Health

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $175
Cash Discount Price: $317
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Perham Health is $175. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $317. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Coney Street West, Perham, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$317

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$175

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: $317 (357%)

Insurance Median: $175 (197%)

Cash: $317 (357% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $175 (197% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$135 - $330	152%
Health Partners Mcr Adv	$166	187%
Humana	$166	187%
Medica Mcr Adv	$166	187%
Medicare (plans)	$166 - $184	187%
Ucare Mn Senior Health Options	$166	187%
UnitedHealthcare	$170 - $380	191%
Ucare Mn Special Needs Basic Care Dual	$174	196%
Ucare Mn Medical Assistance	$175	197%
Ucare Mn Minnesota Care	$175	197%
Ucare Mn Senior Care Plus	$175	197%
Ucare Mn Special Needs Basic Care	$175	197%
Medicaid / KanCare	$176	198%
Medica Mcaid Mn Care	$178	200%
Medica Mn (Msho)	$201	226%
Ucare Individual And Family Plan-All Other Plans	$202	227%
Medica Mn Senior Hp/Outside Mn	$222	250%
Health Partners Minnesota Care	$244	274%
Medica Commercial-All Other Plans	$356	400%
Preferred One (Pchp, Pic, Pas)-All Other Plans	$365	411%
Health Partners-All Plans	$399	449%
Preferred One (Ppo)	$414	466%
Sanford Health Plan-All Plans	$414	466%

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 $317.
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 Perham Health 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.