CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Bay Area Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $104
Cash Discount Price: $209
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Bay Area Hospital is $104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $209. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$209

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$104

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: $209 (235%)

Insurance Median: $104 (117%)

Cash: $209 (235% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $104 (117% 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
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$12 - $112	13%
Moda Hlth Mcr Adv	$12 - $114	13%
Southwest Oregon Ipa - All Plans	$13 - $86	15%
Ods Ppo/Pos - All Plans	$16 - $403	18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24 - $1,837	27%
Nasomah Hlth Grp - All Plans	$26 - $308	29%
Moda Beacon - All Other Plans	$29 - $281	33%
Moda Connexus/Synergy	$32 - $457	36%
Healthnet Comm- All Other Plans	$41 - $487	46%
Healthnet Mcaid	$43 - $104	48%
Prov Behav Hlth	$75	84%
Providence - All Other Plans	$75 - $477	84%
Providence Pebb	$75 - $400	84%
Pacificsource - All Plans	$102 - $436	115%
First Choice - All Plans	$467	525%
Aetna	$472	531%
Cigna	$472	531%
UnitedHealthcare	$487	548%

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 $209.
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 Bay Area 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.