CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Summa Health System

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $146
Cash Discount Price: $604
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Summa Health System is $146. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $604. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 525 East Market Street, Akron, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$604

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$146

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: $604 (679%)

Insurance Median: $146 (164%)

Cash: $604 (679% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $146 (164% 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
Medical Mutual	$76 - $366	85%
Aetna	$82 - $152	92%
Cigna	$85 - $285	96%
Caresource	$86	97%
Buckeye Health Plan	$103 - $152	116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$129 - $290	145%
UnitedHealthcare	$140 - $311	157%
Summacare	$193	217%

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 $604.
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 Summa Health System 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.