CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Artesia General Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $145
Cash Discount Price: $167
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Artesia General Hospital is $145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $167. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 N 13Th Street, Artesia, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$167

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$145

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: $167 (188%)

Insurance Median: $145 (163%)

Cash: $167 (188% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $145 (163% 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
Zelis	$45 - $235	51%
First Health	$64 - $528	72%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$72 - $352	81%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico	$74 - $143	83%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$74 - $85	83%
UnitedHealthcare	$74 - $499	83%
Triwest	$84	94%
Geha	$85 - $470	96%
Humana	$85 - $94	96%
Vistacare Hospice	$85	96%
Omni Networks	$89 - $411	100%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$95 - $440	107%
Cigna	$108 - $528	121%
Galaxy Health	$114 - $528	128%
One Health Plan	$114 - $528	128%
Multiplan	$116 - $534	130%
United Payors & United Providers	$118 - $546	133%
Providence Risk & Insurance Services	$121 - $558	136%
New Mexico Health Connections	$145	163%

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 $167.
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 Artesia General 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.