CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Desert View Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $133
Cash Discount Price: $112
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Desert View Hospital is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 360 South Lola Lane, Pahrump, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$133

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: $112 (126%)

Insurance Median: $133 (150%)

Cash: $112 (126% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $133 (150% 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
Silversummit	$43	48%
Smartchoice	$43	48%
Sr.Careplus	$45	51%
Humana	$52 - $168	58%
Ambetter / Centene	$78	88%
Hpn	$89	100%
Sierra	$89	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$89 - $125	100%
Cigna	$141	159%
Beechstreet	$168	189%
Coventry	$168	189%
Multiplan	$168	189%
Prominence	$168	189%
Aetna	$179	201%
Affiliated	$210	236%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$239	269%

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 $112.
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 Desert View 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.