CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Tristar Horizon Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $108
Cash Discount Price: $279
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Tristar Horizon Medical Center is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $279. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Highway 70 East, Dickson, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$279

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$108

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: $279 (314%)

Insurance Median: $108 (121%)

Cash: $279 (314% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $108 (121% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $58	29%
Humana	$42 - $175	47%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$51	57%
Apex Health	$53	60%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$53	60%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$53	60%
Aetna	$62 - $139	70%
United	$84 - $125	94%
Cigna	$102 - $223	115%
Centurion	$115	129%
Bgfh Singlesource	$139 - $237	156%
Employers Health Network	$195	219%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$209	235%
Multiplan	$251	282%
Beech Street	$256	288%

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 $279.
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 Tristar Horizon 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.