CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $210
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $210. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$210

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $210 (236%)

Insurance Median: $37 (42%)

Cash: $210 (236% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (42% 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
Aetna	$7 - $174	8%
Tricare	$11 - $43	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $242	15%
Cigna	$19 - $288	21%
Firstcare Health Comm - All Other Plans	$24 - $269	27%
Healthscope - All Plans	$26 - $288	29%
Scott & White Comm- All Other Plans	$26 - $288	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $250	29%
Children Med Center Health Plan - All Plans	$35 - $169	39%
Community First Health Plan-All Plans	$35 - $169	39%
Cook Childrens Hp-All Plans	$35 - $169	39%
Driscoll Childrens-All Plans	$35 - $169	39%
Medicaid / KanCare	$35 - $169	39%
Molina Commercial - All Other Plans	$35 - $169	39%
Soonercare-All Plans	$35 - $169	39%
Firstcare Health Mcaid	$37 - $177	42%
Tx Childrens Hlth Mcaid-All Plans	$37 - $177	42%

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 $210.
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 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children 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.