CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Wakemed, Cary Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $188
Cash Discount Price: $212
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Wakemed, Cary Hospital is $188. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $212. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$212

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$188

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: $212 (238%)

Insurance Median: $188 (211%)

Cash: $212 (238% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $188 (211% 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 211% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 111%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$52 - $277	58%
Ambetter / Centene	$65 - $211	73%
Amerihealth	$83	93%
Carolina Complete	$83	93%
Healthy Blue	$83	93%
Wellcare	$83	93%
Aetna	$85 - $861	96%
Cigna	$88 - $284	99%
Cary - Alignment	$89	100%
Cary - Liberty	$102	115%
Cary - Pruitt	$102	115%
Cary - Wellcare	$102	115%
First Health	$256 - $490	288%
Medcost	$401 - $418	451%
Phcs	$446	502%
Multiplan	$501	563%

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 $212.
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 Wakemed, Cary 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.