CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Klickitat Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $173
Cash Discount Price: $162
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Klickitat Valley Hospital is $173. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $162. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 310 South Roosevelt, Goldendale, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$162

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$173

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: $162 (182%)

Insurance Median: $173 (195%)

Cash: $162 (182% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $173 (195% 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
Molina	$40 - $525	45%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$41 - $262	46%
Coordinated Care	$41 - $264	46%
Pacificsource Health Plans	$41 - $437	46%
UnitedHealthcare	$42 - $423	47%
Wellpoint	$44 - $279	49%
Cigna	$64 - $408	72%
Health Net Health Plan Of Oregon	$86 - $554	97%
Moda Health Plan	$86 - $554	97%
Providence Health Plan	$86 - $554	97%

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 $162.
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 Klickitat Valley 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.