CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Wood County Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $124
Cash Discount Price: $151
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Wood County Hospital is $124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $151. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 West Wooster Street, Bowling Green, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$151

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$124

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: $151 (170%)

Insurance Median: $124 (139%)

Cash: $151 (170% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $124 (139% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$66 - $119	74%
Aetna	$79 - $124	89%
Buckeye	$79 - $134	89%
Caresource	$79 - $95	89%
Humana	$79 - $139	89%
Medicare (plans)	$79	89%
Mmo	$79 - $134	89%
Paramount	$79 - $121	89%
Perennial	$79	89%
Summacare	$79	89%
United_Healthcare	$79 - $134	89%
Medigold	$80	90%
Valor	$83	93%
Frontpath	$121	136%
Advanced_Medical_Pricing	$124	139%
Cigna	$124	139%
Medben	$124	139%
Occunet	$124	139%
Ohio_Health_Choice	$128 - $137	144%
Claimdoc	$131	147%
First_Health	$136	153%
Health_Ohio_Network	$136	153%
Healthscope_Benefits	$140	157%
Primary_Health_Services_Dca	$140	157%
Multiplan	$142	160%
Private_Healthcare_Systems	$142	160%
Three_Rivers_Provider_Network	$142	160%
Unicare	$142	160%
Beech_Street	$143	161%
Flora	$143	161%
Npn_Medical_Resources	$143	161%
Ohio_Preferred_Provider_Network	$143	161%
Ohio_Health_Group	$146	164%

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 $151.
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 Wood County 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.