CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Reston Hospital Center

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $221
Cash Discount Price: $1,007
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Reston Hospital Center is $221. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,007. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,007

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$221

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: $1,007 (1133%)

Insurance Median: $221 (249%)

Cash: $1,007 (1133% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $221 (249% 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 249% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 149%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$41 - $208	46%
Carefirst	$157	177%
United	$182 - $457	205%
Lifeworks	$190 - $193	214%
Cigna	$212 - $223	238%
Universal Healthcare Group	$220 - $224	247%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$599 - $610	674%
Virginia Health Network	$709 - $722	797%
Corvel	$719 - $732	809%
Occunet Workers Comp	$798 - $813	898%
4Most Health Network	$898 - $915	1010%

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 $1,007.
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 Reston Hospital 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.