CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Mercy Hospital Joplin

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $182
Cash Discount Price: $270
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Mercy Hospital Joplin is $182. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $270. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$270

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$182

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: $270 (304%)

Insurance Median: $182 (205%)

Cash: $270 (304% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $182 (205% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 205% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 105%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$28 - $135	31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $303	34%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198]	$30 - $270	34%
Aetna	$31 - $258	35%
Humana	$31 - $125	35%
Ambetter / Centene	$75	84%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187]	$75	84%
Novasys Contracted [320285]	$75	84%
Champva [20065]	$78	88%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066]	$78	88%
Cigna	$78 - $248	88%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098]	$78	88%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106]	$78	88%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433]	$78	88%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145]	$78	88%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432]	$78	88%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432]	$78	88%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434]	$78	88%
Kindful Hospice [20434]	$78	88%
Medicare (plans)	$78 - $82	88%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252]	$78	88%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259]	$78	88%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518]	$78	88%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450]	$78	88%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325]	$78	88%
Tricare	$78	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$78 - $182	88%
Centivo Contracted [320505]	$80	90%
Healthscope Contracted [320182]	$100	112%
Point C Contracted [320238]	$146 - $333	164%
Medica Contracted [320239]	$151	170%
Providrs Care Network Contracted [320484]	$163	183%
Health Choice Contracted [320166]	$176	198%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052]	$179	201%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174]	$179	201%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465]	$179	201%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454]	$182 - $275	205%
Administrative Payor Contracted [320005]	$187	210%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436]	$206	232%
Healthlink Contracted [320179]	$206 - $270	232%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251]	$206 - $237	232%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483]	$206 - $217	232%
Aither Health Contracted [320449]	$237	267%
Auxiant Contracted [320462]	$237 - $270	267%
Ebms Contracted [320493]	$237	267%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502]	$237	267%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494]	$237	267%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492]	$237	267%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521]	$237	267%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522]	$270	304%
First Health Contracted [320128]	$283	318%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020]	$291	327%
Multiplan Contracted [320270]	$320	360%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320]	$320	360%
Usable Contracted [320409]	$320	360%
Point C [20238]	$333	375%
Workers Comp [20426]	$333 - $416	375%
Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429]	$366	412%
Ppo Plus Contracted [320310]	$374	421%

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 $270.
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 Mercy Hospital Joplin 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.