CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: S E Lackey Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $83
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at S E Lackey Memorial Hospital is $83. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 330 N Broad Street, Forest, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$83

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: $90 (101%)

Insurance Median: $83 (93%)

Cash: $90 (101% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $83 (93% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $148	8%
Magnolia Mcr Adv	$9 - $83	10%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$10 - $83	11%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$10 - $83	11%
Magnolia Mcaid	$36 - $64	40%
Cigna	$50 - $128	56%
Corvel - All Plans	$57 - $177	64%
Magnolia Comm/Exch - All Other Plans	$83	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $153	112%
First/Health Choice - All Plans	$158	178%
Health Partners - All Plans	$164	184%
Multiplan - All Plans	$177	199%

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 $90.
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 S E Lackey 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.