CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Kaleida Health

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $113
Cash Discount Price: $205
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Kaleida Health is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $205. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$205

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$113

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: $205 (231%)

Insurance Median: $113 (127%)

Cash: $205 (231% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $113 (127% 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
Univera Healthcare	$14	16%
Univera	$35 - $151	39%
Univera - Wchob	$35 - $147	39%
Ghi/Emblem Health	$41 - $147	46%
Ghi/Emblem Health - Wchob	$41 - $51	46%
Aetna	$42 - $115	47%
Magnacare	$42 - $54	47%
Magnacare - Wchob	$42 - $54	47%
Independent Health Association	$63 - $206	71%
Independent Health Association - Wchob	$66 - $206	74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$74 - $405	83%
Tricare	$103	116%
Wellcare	$113	127%
Fidelis	$117	132%
UnitedHealthcare	$118	133%
Cigna	$127 - $154	143%

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 $205.
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 Kaleida Health 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.