CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73502
  • Insurance Median: $344
  • Cash Discount Price: $308
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $344. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $308. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$308

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$344

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: $308 (346%)
Insurance Median: $344 (387%)
Cash: $308 (346% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $344 (387% 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 387% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 287%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $79 - $352 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $79 - $370 89%
Cigna $79 - $378 89%
Devoted Health $79 89%
Humana $79 89%
Molina $79 89%
Primetime Health Plan $79 89%
Summacare $79 - $373 89%
The Health Plan $79 - $361 89%
UnitedHealthcare $79 - $378 89%
Wellcare By Allwell $79 89%
Paramount $81 91%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $83 93%
Valor Health Plans $83 93%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $88 99%
Ambetter / Centene $141 159%
Caresource $141 159%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $145 - $406 163%
Amish Aid Community Plan $189 213%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $189 213%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $189 213%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $205 231%
Immergrun $205 231%
Sunrise Plain Communities $205 231%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $287 323%
Beech Street $328 - $369 369%
Ohio Preferred Network $328 - $369 369%
First Health $340 382%
Century Health Network $348 391%
Ohio Health Choice $348 - $369 391%
Private Healthcare System $353 397%
Aultcare $369 415%
Clarity $369 415%
Configurenet $369 415%
Fortified Provider Network $369 415%
Healthsmart $369 415%
Jp Farley $369 415%
Multiplan $369 415%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals