CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73502
  • Insurance Median: $245
  • Cash Discount Price: $668
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $245. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $668. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$668

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$245

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: $668 (751%)
Insurance Median: $245 (276%)
Cash: $668 (751% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $245 (276% 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 276% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 176%). 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
Superior Health Plan $40 45%
Texas Health Network $47 53%
Amerigroup $48 54%
Christus Mcd $48 54%
United $48 - $300 54%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $50 56%
Aetna $51 57%
Molina Healthcare $53 60%
Humanna $60 67%
Humana $113 127%
Healthcare Highways $128 144%
Texas Workforce Commission $160 180%
Averde Health $220 247%
Cigna $232 - $534 261%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $258 - $374 290%
Curative Administrators $267 300%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $287 - $568 323%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $300 337%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $367 413%
Multiplan Phcs $401 451%
National Healthcare Solutions $401 451%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $401 451%
Southwest Medical $401 451%
Usc Health Services $401 451%
First Health $412 463%
Coastal Comp $434 488%
Newton Ppo $467 525%
Texas True Choice $501 563%
Beech Street $534 601%
Usa Managed Care $534 601%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals