CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $309
Cash Discount Price: $249
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center is $309. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $249. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 Healthcare Loop, Charlotte, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$249

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$309

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: $249 (280%)

Insurance Median: $309 (348%)

Cash: $249 (280% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $309 (348% 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 348% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 248%). 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	$85 - $359	96%
Humana	$85 - $359	96%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$85	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$85 - $291	96%
Aetna	$87 - $398	98%
Cigna	$87 - $256	98%
Liberty Health	$89	100%
Caresource North Carolina	$164	184%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$169 - $192	190%
Carolina Complete	$192	216%
Amerihealth	$196	220%
Wellcare	$196	220%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$229	258%
Amps	$274	308%
Plotkin Health	$299	336%
Medcost	$354 - $374	398%
Primary Physician Care	$369	415%
Multiplan	$374	421%
Phcs	$374	421%
Employers Choice Network	$483	543%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$483	543%

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 $249.
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 Mint Hill 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.