CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Cook Childrens Medical Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $275
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Cook Childrens Medical Center is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $275. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$275

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $275 (309%)

Insurance Median: $115 (129%)

Cash: $275 (309% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (129% 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
Beacon	$20 - $198	22%
Firstcare	$20 - $659	22%
Health Plan W/O Uhrip	$20 - $198	22%
Rightcare	$29 - $275	33%
Health Plan W. Uhrip	$32 - $313	36%
Molina	$32 - $227	36%
El Paso Health First	$38 - $269	43%
Tx Children Health	$38 - $269	43%
Aetna	$43 - $700	48%
UnitedHealthcare	$50 - $700	56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$65 - $741	73%
S&W Health	$72 - $692	81%
Cigna	$73 - $700	82%
Healthscope	$73 - $700	82%
Imagine Health	$73 - $700	82%
Humana	$74 - $725	83%
Multiplan	$74 - $716	83%
First Health	$75 - $725	84%
Galaxy Health	$77 - $741	87%
Usamco	$79 - $758	89%
Healthsmart	$109 - $741	123%
Wellpoint	$115	129%
Superior Health	$118	133%
United Community	$120	135%

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 $275.
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 Cook Childrens Medical Center 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.