CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $88
Cash Discount Price: $401
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $401. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1275 York Ave, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$401

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$88

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: $401 (451%)

Insurance Median: $88 (99%)

Cash: $401 (451% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $88 (99% 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
Aetna	$12 - $331	13%
Fidelis	$12 - $111	13%
Healthfirst	$12 - $445	13%
Metroplus	$12 - $482	13%
Emblem	$34 - $572	38%
Oxford	$39 - $465	44%
Empire	$43 - $302	48%
Magnacare	$43 - $593	48%
Urn	$47 - $526	53%
6 Degrees Health	$48 - $578	54%
UnitedHealthcare	$49 - $1,198	55%
Cigna	$51 - $565	57%
Multiplan	$54 - $667	61%

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 $401.
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 Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases 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.