CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73502
  • Insurance Median: $280
  • Cash Discount Price: $992
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Texas Orthopedic Hospital is $280. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $992. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$992

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$280

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: $992 (1116%)
Insurance Median: $280 (315%)
Cash: $992 (1116% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $280 (315% 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 315% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 215%). 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
Community Health Choice Mcd $47 53%
Texas Health Network $47 53%
Amerigroup $48 54%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $48 - $182 54%
United $48 - $493 54%
Aetna $51 - $230 57%
Molina Healthcare $53 60%
Superior Health Plan $53 - $66 60%
Humana $60 - $527 67%
Cigna $132 - $170 148%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $140 - $383 157%
Texas Workforce Commission $213 - $263 240%
Healthcare Highways $227 - $279 255%
Evry Health $243 - $299 273%
Imagine Health $311 - $383 350%
Christus (Usfhp) $356 - $438 400%
Curative Administrators $356 - $438 400%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $382 - $931 430%
Averde Health $400 - $493 450%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $400 - $493 450%
Coventry National First Health $474 - $584 533%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $489 - $602 550%
Rockport Workers Comp $489 - $602 550%
Independent Medical System $533 - $657 599%
National Healthcare Solutions $533 - $657 599%
Southwest Medical $533 - $657 599%
Coastal Comp $578 - $712 650%
Multiplan $667 - $931 750%
International Health Insurance $711 - $876 800%
Physicians, Inc $756 - $931 850%
Affiliated Ppo $800 - $986 900%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals