CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $219
Cash Discount Price: $1,189
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Parkridge Medical Center is $219. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,189. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,189

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$219

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: $1,189 (1337%)

Insurance Median: $219 (246%)

Cash: $1,189 (1337% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $219 (246% 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 246% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 146%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$16 - $594	18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19 - $368	21%
Humana	$45 - $773	51%
Health One Alliance	$52 - $808	58%
United	$84 - $535	94%
Cigna	$118 - $951	133%
Ambetter / Centene	$156 - $163	175%
Amerigroup	$181	204%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$219	246%
Apex Health	$226	254%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$226	254%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$226	254%
Peach State	$238	268%
Wellcare	$238	268%
Value Option	$594	668%
Magellan Behavioral Health	$713	802%
Multiplan	$713	802%
North Ga Health Services	$773	869%
Employers Health Network	$832	936%
Olympus Managed Healthcare	$832	936%
Mhnet	$891	1002%
Compsych	$951	1070%
Beech Street	$1,046	1176%
Prime Health	$1,046	1176%

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 $1,189.
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 Parkridge 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.