CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $272
Cash Discount Price: $213
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake is $272. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $213. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1050 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$213

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$272

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: $213 (240%)

Insurance Median: $272 (306%)

Cash: $213 (240% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $272 (306% 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 306% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 206%). 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
Denver Health	$28	31%
Health Choice	$28	31%
Medicaid / KanCare	$28	31%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$28	31%
Uuhp	$28 - $289	31%
Humana	$33	37%
Medicare (plans)	$33	37%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$41	46%
Motivhealth	$44	49%
Molina	$77 - $229	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$87 - $320	98%
Centura Employee Plan	$91	102%
Cigna	$92 - $427	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$97	109%
Pehp	$228 - $534	256%
Aetna	$236 - $451	265%
Wise	$278 - $283	313%
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators	$328	369%
Select Health	$353	397%
Multiplan	$368 - $486	414%
Emi Health	$534	601%

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 $213.
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 Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake 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.