CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $304
Cash Discount Price: $246
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $304. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $246. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$246

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$304

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: $246 (277%)

Insurance Median: $304 (342%)

Cash: $246 (277% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $304 (342% 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 342% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 242%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

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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
Carolina Complete	$69	78%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$69 - $187	78%
Amerihealth	$70	79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$70 - $354	79%
UnitedHealthcare	$70 - $301	79%
Wellcare	$70	79%
Humana	$93 - $422	105%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$93	105%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$95	107%
Aetna	$96 - $417	108%
Cigna	$96 - $272	108%
Liberty Health	$98	110%
Caresource North Carolina	$196	220%
Ambetter / Centene	$210	236%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$265	298%
Amps	$270	304%
Plotkin Health	$295	332%
Medcost	$370 - $412	416%
Transformhealth	$393	442%
Multiplan	$442	497%
Phcs	$442	497%
Employers Choice Network	$476	535%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$476	535%

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 $246.
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 Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center 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.