CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Methodist Hospital Atascosa

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $224
Cash Discount Price: $1,134
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Methodist Hospital Atascosa is $224. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,134. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1905 Hwy 97 East, Jourdanton, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,134

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$224

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: $1,134 (1275%)

Insurance Median: $224 (252%)

Cash: $1,134 (1275% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $224 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). 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
Community First Health Plans	$48 - $319	54%
Molina	$48	54%
United	$48 - $531	54%
Aetna	$51 - $590	57%
Superior Health	$54 - $59	61%
Humana	$60	67%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$140 - $348	157%
Imperial Insurance	$207 - $224	233%
Cigna	$258 - $341	290%
Focus Health Solutions	$326 - $354	367%
Healthcare Highways	$335 - $364	377%
Valenz	$381 - $413	429%
Evry Health	$400 - $434	450%
Curative Administrators	$435 - $472	489%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$598 - $649	673%
Multiplan	$816 - $1,003	918%
Triwest Health Alliance	$816 - $885	918%

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 $1,134.
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 Methodist Hospital Atascosa 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.