CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Medical City Alliance

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $89
Cash Discount Price: $861
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Medical City Alliance is $89. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $861. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$861

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$89

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: $861 (968%)

Insurance Median: $89 (100%)

Cash: $861 (968% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $89 (100% 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
Amerigroup	$48	54%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$48	54%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$48	54%
United	$48 - $195	54%
Cigna	$50 - $199	56%
Aetna	$52 - $626	58%
Molina	$53 - $54	60%
Humana	$60 - $121	67%
Superior Health Plan	$60	67%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $382	107%
Healthcare Highways	$211 - $291	237%
Evry Health	$222	250%
Curative Administrators	$344	387%
Multiplan Phcs	$603	678%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$646	727%
Independent Medical Systems	$861	968%
National Healthcare Solutions	$861	968%

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 $861.
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 Medical City Alliance 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.