CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $73
Cash Discount Price: $170
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $73. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $170. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$170

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$73

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: $170 (191%)

Insurance Median: $73 (82%)

Cash: $170 (191% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $73 (82% 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
Select Administrative Services Network	$15 - $177	17%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$16 - $190	18%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$19 - $73	21%
Zelis	$19 - $190	21%
Cor Vel	$20 - $75	22%
Humana	$33 - $147	37%
Cigna	$40 - $147	45%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$40 - $148	45%
Medicaid / KanCare	$40 - $71	45%
Medicare (plans)	$40 - $169	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $147	45%
Shared Health Mississippi	$42 - $154	47%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$46 - $202	52%
Ambetter / Centene	$57 - $148	64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$62 - $202	70%
Aetna	$70 - $164	79%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$78 - $207	88%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$78 - $207	88%

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 $170.
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 Ochsner Watkins 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.