CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $203
Cash Discount Price: $1,068
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $203. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,068. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,068

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$203

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: $1,068 (1201%)

Insurance Median: $203 (228%)

Cash: $1,068 (1201% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $203 (228% 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 228% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 128%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$22 - $133	25%
Blue Choice	$41	46%
United	$41 - $481	46%
Select Health	$63	71%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$110	124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$110 - $1,015	124%
Sc State Employees	$122	137%
Absolute Total Care	$154 - $192	173%
Cigna	$169 - $345	190%
Nhc Advantage	$203	228%
Pruitt Health	$203	228%
Occunet	$534	601%
Medcost	$535 - $729	602%
Vocational Rehab	$577	649%
Employers Health Network	$587	660%
Evernorth	$854	961%
First Health	$881	991%
Global Excel Management	$886	997%
Humana	$908	1021%
Multiplan	$908	1021%
National Choicecare	$908	1021%
Prime Health	$908	1021%
Novanet	$961	1081%

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 $1,068.
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 Grand Strand Regional Medical Center 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.