CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Yalobusha General Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $74
Cash Discount Price: $125
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Yalobusha General Hospital is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 630 South Main Street, Water Valley, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$125

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: $125 (141%)

Insurance Median: $74 (83%)

Cash: $125 (141% 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
Vantage Health Plan	$41 - $75	46%
Magnolia	$67 - $74	75%
Molina	$67 - $74	75%
True Care	$67	75%
Aetna	$74	83%
UnitedHealthcare	$74	83%
Wellcare	$74	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$142 - $176	160%

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 $125.
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 Yalobusha General 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.