CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Tristar Centennial Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $335
Cash Discount Price: $1,763
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Tristar Centennial Medical Center is $335. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,763. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,763

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$335

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: $1,763 (1983%)

Insurance Median: $335 (377%)

Cash: $1,763 (1983% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $335 (377% 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 377% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 277%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $58	29%
Humana	$42 - $1,146	47%
Aetna	$62 - $882	70%
United	$84 - $793	94%
Cigna	$118 - $1,411	133%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$325	366%
Apex Health	$335	377%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$335	377%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$335	377%
Tennessee Donor Services	$478	538%
Centurion	$726	817%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$864 - $1,181	972%
Bgfh Singlesource	$882 - $1,499	992%
Value Option	$882	992%
Multiplan	$970	1091%
Southern Health Partners	$1,058	1190%
Employers Health Network	$1,234	1388%
Mhnet	$1,322	1487%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$1,322	1487%
Compsych	$1,411	1587%
Beech Street	$1,552	1746%
Prime Health	$1,552	1746%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,569 - $1,763	1765%

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 $1,763.
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 Centennial 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.