CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital Cushing

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $421
Cash Discount Price: $204
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing is $421. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $204. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1027 East Cherry Street, Cushing, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$204

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$421

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: $204 (229%)

Insurance Median: $421 (474%)

Cash: $204 (229% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $421 (474% 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 474% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 374%). 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
Black Lung [6055]	$170	191%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$170 - $203	191%
Hooray Health [8000]	$170	191%
Lucent Health [6000]	$170	191%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$170	191%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$170	191%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$185	208%
UnitedHealthcare	$185 - $336	208%
Web Tpa [2115]	$203 - $298	228%
Aetna	$298	335%
Coresource [1315]	$298	335%
Coventry Healthcare [1320]	$298	335%
Meritain Health [1655]	$298	335%
Cigna	$332	373%
Healthpartners [1500]	$332	373%
National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695]	$332	373%
Pba [1775]	$332	373%
Global Health [1430]	$421	474%
First Health [1375]	$471 - $598	530%
Multiplan [1680]	$471 - $598	530%
Healthcare Solutions [1485]	$482	542%
Community Care [1290]	$564	634%
Fmh Benefit Services [1390]	$564	634%
Group Resources [1455]	$564	634%
Phcs [1780]	$564 - $598	634%
Healthsmart [1505]	$577	649%
Administrative Concepts [1005]	$598	673%
Allied Benefit Systems Inc [1030]	$598	673%
Allied National Global Care [1035]	$598	673%
Gilsbar [1425]	$598	673%
Healthnet [1495]	$598	673%
Mutual Of Omaha [1685]	$598	673%
New Era Life Insurance Company [1705]	$598	673%
Pan American Life Insurance Co [1770]	$598	673%
Trustmark [2030]	$598	673%
Universal Fidelity [2085]	$598	673%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$679	764%

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 $204.
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 Hillcrest Hospital Cushing 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.