CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $323
Cash Discount Price: $291
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital is $323. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $291. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7571 State Route 54, Bath, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$291

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$323

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: $291 (327%)

Insurance Median: $323 (363%)

Cash: $291 (327% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $323 (363% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 363% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 263%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Empire	$8 - $44	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $1,508	38%
Fidelis	$93	105%
Humana	$104 - $447	117%
Tricare	$104	117%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcr Adv - All Plans	$105	118%
Fidelis Care - Exchange - All Plans	$263 - $273	296%
Geisinger - All Plans	$278 - $289	313%
Cigna	$298 - $310	335%
Mvp Health Plan - All Plans	$298 - $310	335%
Independent Health - All Plans	$311 - $323	350%
Upmc - All Plans	$330 - $343	371%
Pomco Inc - All Plans	$344 - $358	387%
Aetna	$358 - $444	403%
UnitedHealthcare	$358 - $522	403%
Emblem Health - All Plans	$421 - $437	474%
Emblem/Ghi	$442 - $459	497%
Martins Point - All Plans	$478 - $497	538%
Healthnow - All Plans	$1,574 - $1,637	1770%

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 $291.
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 Ira Davenport Memorial 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.