CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73502
  • Insurance Median: $85
  • Cash Discount Price: $93
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at University Health System, Inc is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $93. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$93

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$85

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: $93 (105%)
Insurance Median: $85 (96%)
Cash: $93 (105% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $85 (96% 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
Aetna $10 - $261 11%
American Health $10 - $85 11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $239 11%
Bluecare $10 - $11 11%
Choicecare $10 11%
Cigna $10 - $283 11%
Humana $10 - $80 11%
Nhc $10 - $85 11%
Signature $10 11%
Wellpoint $10 - $85 11%
Tenncare $11 12%
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $261 29%
Devoted Health $84 94%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $84 94%
Medicare (plans) $85 - $86 96%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $149 168%
Multiplan $224 252%
Nx Health $224 252%
Phcs $224 252%
Naphcare $242 272%
Coventry $261 294%
Beechstreet $280 315%
Prime Health $280 - $373 315%
Seven Corners $280 315%
Usa $298 335%
Evolutions $336 378%
Galaxy $336 378%
Healthsmart $336 378%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals