CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73502
  • Insurance Median: $282
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $282. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$282

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%)
Insurance Median: $282 (317%)
Ins. Median: $282 (317% 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 317% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 217%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Texaschildrens $8 - $177 9%
Aetna $9 - $302 10%
Tricare $9 - $302 10%
Vacare $9 - $177 10%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $177 15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $290 18%
Cigna $23 - $302 26%
Humana $70 - $310 79%
UnitedHealthcare $82 - $302 92%
Ontarioministriesofhealth $87 - $298 98%
Beijingst.Lucia $88 - $302 99%
Embassyofqatar $88 - $302 99%
Memorialhermannhealth $88 - $302 99%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare $94 - $322 106%
Interlink_Cancercare $94 - $322 106%
Saudiarmedforces $94 - $322 106%
Uae_Medical $94 - $322 106%
Uaepoliceattache $94 - $322 106%
Healthsmart $99 - $343 111%
Vantage $99 - $343 111%
Multiplan $105 - $347 118%
Phcs $105 - $347 118%
Emergingtherapysolutions $302 - $322 340%
Interlink $302 - $343 340%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL