CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $155
Cash Discount Price: $322
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Medical Center Hospital is $155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $322. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$322

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$155

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: $322 (362%)

Insurance Median: $155 (174%)

Cash: $322 (362% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $155 (174% 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
Corvel Wc	$38 - $45	43%
Ambetter / Centene	$40 - $90	45%
Amerigroup	$40	45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $216	45%
Community Health Choice	$40	45%
First Care Health Plan	$40	45%
Superior Health Plan	$40	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $503	45%
Medicaid / KanCare	$48 - $50	54%
Superior Chips	$48	54%
Aetna	$83 - $332	93%
Humana	$83	93%
Novitas Solutions	$86	97%
Triwest Va Ccn	$86	97%
Care Improvement Plus	$87	98%
Caprock	$88 - $241	99%
Wellcare By Allwell	$90	101%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$97 - $302	109%
Group Resources	$105	118%
Health Select	$155 - $216	174%
Workers Comp	$175	197%
90 Degree Benefits	$241 - $269	271%
Cigna	$248 - $255	279%
State Comptroller	$252	283%
Texas Mutual Wc	$332	373%
Geha	$343	386%
Firstcare	$352	396%

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 $322.
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 Medical Center Hospital 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.