CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: University Of Kansas Hospital

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73630
  • Insurance Median: $453
  • Cash Discount Price: $221
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at University Of Kansas Hospital is $453. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $221. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4000 Cambridge Street, Kansas City, KS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$221

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$453

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: $221 (249%)
Insurance Median: $453 (510%)
Cash: $221 (249% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $453 (510% 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 510% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 410%). 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
Larned State Hospital [503200090] $68 - $653 76%
Hchsync Centrus Health Direct [503999916] $70 - $774 79%
Lasso Healthcare [503999926] $81 91%
Ku Athletics [503200094] $81 91%
Tricare $81 91%
Workers Comp [503999901] $81 - $2,101 91%
UnitedHealthcare $81 - $130 91%
Medicare (plans) $81 - $83 91%
Triwest [503201703] $81 91%
Devoted [503200068] $81 91%
Humana $81 - $83 91%
Aetna $81 - $114 91%
Allwell [503200078] $84 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $84 - $1,698 94%
American Health Plans [503200968] $85 96%
Oscar [503201609] $98 110%
Centurion [5032000966] $106 119%
Health Plan Inc [503999941] $109 - $1,040 123%
Accarent Health [503999034] $116 - $1,106 130%
Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] $116 - $1,106 130%
Wellfit [503301514] $134 151%
Centivo [5032000982] $134 151%
Ambetter / Centene $138 155%
Allied National [503999937] $139 - $1,327 156%
Php [503200005] $139 - $1,635 156%
Geha [503200036] $141 - $1,340 159%
Med-Pay [503200040] $141 - $1,340 159%
Cerner [503200038] $141 - $1,340 159%
Healthlink [503200007] $141 - $1,635 159%
Alt Wppa [5032000964] $141 - $1,340 159%
Inter-Americas Insurance [503999032] $141 - $1,340 159%
6 Degrees Health [503999050] $142 - $203 160%
Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] $153 - $1,458 172%
First Health [5032000110] $153 - $1,458 172%
Ascension Living Hope [503201517] $162 - $1,548 182%
Correct Care Solutions [50311253] $162 - $1,548 182%
Coeur Plan Services [503301517] $162 - $1,548 182%
Consolidated Billing [50311256] $162 - $1,548 182%
Occunet [503999930] $171 192%
Fort Hays State Student Athletes [5032000960] $171 192%
Orscheln Industries [503201608] $174 - $1,659 196%
Alt Lucent Health Solutions [503202603] $178 - $1,698 200%
Empire Plan/Nyship [503200705] $178 - $1,698 200%
Alt Lineco [5032000976] $178 - $1,698 200%
Cigna $186 - $1,770 209%
Quiktrip [5032000412] $186 - $1,770 209%
Century Health Solutions [503200054] $186 - $1,770 209%
Point Comfort Underwriters [503200018] $186 - $1,770 209%
Wppa [503200056] $195 - $1,858 219%
Meritain Health [503200039] $195 - $1,858 219%
Employers Health Network [503999025] $209 - $1,991 235%
Plan Care America [503999026] $209 - $1,991 235%
Three Rivers Provider Network [503999029] $209 - $1,991 235%
Usa Managed Care [503999030] $209 - $1,991 235%
Sanford Health Plan [503999027] $209 - $1,991 235%
Multiplan [503200057] $219 246%
Claimdoc [503301509] $219 246%
Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions [503301513] $244 274%

Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary

For a self-pay patient, the most important fact to know first is that paying cash directly for this X-ray, foot procedure costs a median of $221, which is significantly lower than the facility's gross charge of $1,106. While commercial insurance plans often pay negotiated rates that can exceed the cash price due to administrative overhead and contract structures, patients with high-deductible plans may find the $221 cash rate more affordable if their insurer's negotiated payment for this specific service surpasses the cash amount. It is always advisable to confirm with the hospital whether "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts are available, as these upfront payment options can further reduce the final bill by bypassing costly insurance claims processing.

The broader rate context shows that the facility's cash rate of $221 is well below the state of Kansas average and the national average for this procedure. While the facility has a 5-star rating and is a Government-owned Acute Care Hospital in Kansas City, the wide variation in payer payments—ranging from a low of $68 to a high of $2,191 across different insurance plans—highlights the importance of verifying your specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling. Patients should be aware that comparing rates to the hospital's gross list price is misleading; instead, the most accurate benchmark for evaluating fair pricing is the Medicare rate of $88.91, which serves as the federal government's cost-based baseline for this service.

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4000 Cambridge Street, Kansas City, KS 66160
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals