CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: New London Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $52
Cash Discount Price: $171
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at New London Hospital is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $171. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 273 County Road, New London, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$171

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$52

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: $171 (192%)

Insurance Median: $52 (58%)

Cash: $171 (192% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $52 (58% 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
Amerihealth Caritas Nh	$7 - $191	8%
Granite State Health Plan	$7 - $189	8%
Wellsense Health Plan	$7 - $165	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $373	11%
Martin'S Point Generations Advantage	$10 - $165	11%
Martin'S Point Health Care	$10 - $257	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $292	11%
Wellcare Health Plans	$11 - $165	12%
Aetna	$12 - $323	13%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Of Ne	$12 - $267	13%
Ambetter / Centene	$14 - $165	16%
Cigna	$14 - $253	16%
Tufts Health Plan	$259 - $269	291%
Coventry	$353	397%
Multiplan	$355	399%

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 $171.
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 New London 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.