X-ray of Hip, 2-3 Views Cost in Alaska
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 8 Alaska hospitals. CPT 73502. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Alaska
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 8 of 8 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | Premera | MultiPlan | Centene | First Health | Devoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEACEHEALTH KETCHIKAN MEDICAL CENTER KETCHIKAN |
$31.20 | $96.46 | $56.00 | $97.00 | — | — | $47.30 | — | $45.15 |
| CORDOVA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER CORDOVA |
$42.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | — | $100 | — | — | — | — |
| PROVIDENCE ST. ELIAS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ANCHORAGE |
$248 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER VALDEZ |
$404 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PROVIDENCE SEWARD MEDICAL CENTER SEWARD |
$437 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER ANCHORAGE |
$727 | $401 | — | $390 | — | — | — | — | — |
| PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER KODIAK |
$840 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL ANCHORAGE |
$1,159 | $111 | $429 | $628 | $574 | $788 | — | $811 | — |
That is the median of what the 8 Alaska hospitals above publish for X-ray of hip, 2-3 views — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 73502 in Alaska, Medicare reimburses about $54.64 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Alaska range from $31.20 to $1,159 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 7.4x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does x-ray of hip, 2-3 views cost in Alaska?
- Cash prices for x-ray of hip, 2-3 views (CPT 73502) in Alaska range from $31.20 to $1,159, with a median of $404. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of hip, 2-3 views in Alaska?
- The cheapest Alaska hospital published cash price for this procedure is $31.20. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.