CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Mc Camey Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $270
Cash Discount Price: $288
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Mc Camey Hospital is $270. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $288. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Hwy 305 South, McCamey, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$288

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$270

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: $288 (324%)

Insurance Median: $270 (304%)

Cash: $288 (324% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $270 (304% 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 304% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 204%). 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
Superior Healthplan	$39 - $140	44%
Wellpoint	$109 - $467	123%
Firstcare Star	$111 - $215	125%
Capstar	$132 - $234	148%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$183 - $420	206%
Aetna	$198 - $397	223%
Humana	$198 - $374	223%
Multiplan	$198 - $308	223%
UnitedHealthcare	$198 - $308	223%
Cigna	$240 - $374	270%
Three Rivers Provider	$255 - $397	287%
Galaxy	$270 - $420	304%
Healthsmart	$270 - $420	304%
Swhp Mco	$270 - $420	304%

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 $288.
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 Mc Camey 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.