CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73502
  • Insurance Median: $43
  • Cash Discount Price: $102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Christ Hospital is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$43

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: $102 (115%)
Insurance Median: $43 (48%)
Cash: $102 (115% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $43 (48% 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.

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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 $21 - $270 24%
Caresource [2031] $21 - $232 24%
Humana $21 - $232 24%
Medicaid / KanCare $21 - $139 24%
UnitedHealthcare $21 - $254 24%
Aarp [2020] $43 48%
Aetna $43 - $139 48%
Ambetter / Centene $43 - $81 48%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $43 - $232 48%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $43 - $232 48%
Center Of Excellence [2180] $43 48%
Cigna $43 - $232 48%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $43 - $81 48%
First Health [2041] $43 - $81 48%
Golden Rule [2161] $43 - $254 48%
Key Benefit Administrators [2221] $43 48%
Medben [2222] $43 - $81 48%
Medical Mutual [2054] $43 - $240 48%
Medicare (plans) $43 - $81 48%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $43 - $81 48%
Meritain Health [2224] $43 - $81 48%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $43 - $169 48%
Oon Molina Exchange [2188] $43 48%
Oon Oscar [2256] $43 48%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $43 - $232 48%
Other Supplement [9995] $43 48%
Other Workers Compensation [9999] $43 48%
Other [9990] $43 48%
Payer Compass/Acs [3997] $43 48%
Skilled Nursing Facility [2159] $43 48%
Tricare $43 48%
United Medical Resources [2104] $43 - $254 48%
Wc Sedgwick [3078] $43 48%
Wc Self [2128] $43 48%
Wc Sheakley Unicomp [2129] $43 48%
Wc Tch Employee [2114] $43 48%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $43 - $58 48%
Western And Southern [2076] $43 - $240 48%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $58 65%
Allied Benefits [2163] $81 91%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $81 91%
Meridian [2185] $81 91%
Perennial [4200] $81 91%
Poppins Health [2299] $81 91%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $111 125%
Nalc [2178] $123 138%
Priority Health [2225] $123 138%
Life Synch [2080] $139 156%
Bccp [3079] $232 261%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $232 261%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $232 261%
Suburban Health [2408] $232 261%
Geha [2168] $254 286%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals