CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Renown Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $85
Cash Discount Price: $847
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Renown Regional Medical Center is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $847. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$847

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$85

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: $847 (953%)

Insurance Median: $85 (96%)

Cash: $847 (953% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $85 (96% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $75	13%
Caresource Network Partners	$12 - $44	13%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$12 - $224	13%
Silversummit Healthplan	$12 - $424	13%
Hpn	$15 - $56	17%
Hometown Health	$40 - $847	45%
Aetna	$124 - $132	139%
Health Net Federal Services	$126	142%
Naphcare	$143	161%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$176	198%
Cigna	$234	263%
UnitedHealthcare	$330 - $605	371%
Prominence Health First	$714	803%

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 $847.
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 Renown Regional 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.