CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hip

Facility: Preston Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73502
  • Insurance Median: $305
  • Cash Discount Price: $210
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hip at Preston Memorial Hospital is $305. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $210. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Memorial Drive, Kingwood, WV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$210

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$305

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: $210 (236%)
Insurance Median: $305 (343%)
Cash: $210 (236% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $305 (343% 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 343% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 243%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Unicare $103 116%
Advantra $252 283%
Aetna $252 - $378 283%
Humana $252 283%
Medicare (plans) $252 - $340 283%
Uhc_Va $252 283%
Upmc $264 297%
Medicaid / KanCare $273 - $286 307%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Aca $305 343%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Pos $339 381%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Ppo $339 381%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Traditional $372 418%
UnitedHealthcare $378 425%
Cigna $386 434%
Geha $399 449%
4_Most $407 458%
Health $407 458%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 150 Memorial Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals