CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73502
Insurance Median: $120
Cash Discount Price: $182
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $182. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 South 27Th St 2Nd Floor, Franklin, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$182

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$120

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: $182 (205%)

Insurance Median: $120 (135%)

Cash: $182 (205% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $120 (135% 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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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
Wps	$38 - $137	43%
Medicare (plans)	$86	97%
Veterans Administration	$86	97%
Smart Health	$120	135%
UnitedHealthcare	$182	205%
Trilogy	$204	229%
Cigna	$268	301%

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 $182.
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 Midwest Orthopedic Specialty 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.