CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: East Adams Rural Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $248
Cash Discount Price: $209
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at East Adams Rural Hospital is $248. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $209. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 903 South Adams, Ritzville, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$209

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$248

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: $209 (235%)

Insurance Median: $248 (279%)

Cash: $209 (235% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $248 (279% 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 279% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 179%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Aetna	$218 - $251	245%
Molina Mcaid	$233	262%
Ambetter / Centene	$237	267%
Coordinated Care Mcaid	$237	267%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans	$244	274%
Premera First-All Plans	$246	277%
Assured Hospice Mcr-All Plans	$248	279%
Asuris Nw Hlth Mcr Adv	$248	279%
Molina Markeplace-All Other Plans	$248	279%
Molina Mcr Adv	$248	279%
Triwest Va-All Plans	$248	279%
UnitedHealthcare	$251	282%
Asuris Indiv And Family	$265	298%
Asuris Nw Health-All Other Plans	$265	298%

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 $209.
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 East Adams Rural Hospital 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.