CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Columbus Regional Healthcare System

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73502
  • Insurance Median: $222
  • Cash Discount Price: $262
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Columbus Regional Healthcare System is $222. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $262. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$262

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$222

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: $262 (295%)
Insurance Median: $222 (250%)
Cash: $262 (295% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $222 (250% 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 250% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 150%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Molina $38 - $96 43%
Alliance $83 93%
Amerihealth $83 93%
Apex Health $83 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $83 - $240 93%
Cardinal $83 93%
Carolina Complete Health $83 93%
Healthy Blue $83 93%
Partners $83 93%
Sandhills $83 93%
Trillium $83 93%
Troy $83 93%
UnitedHealthcare $83 - $254 93%
Va Communicare Care $83 93%
Vaya Health $83 93%
Wellcare $83 93%
Liberty $84 94%
Aetna $85 - $363 96%
Humana $85 96%
Devoted Health $86 97%
Cigna $87 - $355 98%
Queens University $206 232%
Ambetter / Centene $218 - $253 245%
Oscar $243 - $273 273%
Employers Health Network $248 - $277 279%
Quicktrip $299 336%
Multiplan $336 - $355 378%
Choicecare $355 399%
Healthgram $355 399%
Medcost $355 399%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals