CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: University Of Kansas Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73130
  • Insurance Median: $449
  • Cash Discount Price: $219
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at University Of Kansas Hospital is $449. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $219. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4000 Cambridge Street, Kansas City, KS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$219

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$449

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: $219 (246%)
Insurance Median: $449 (505%)
Cash: $219 (246% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $449 (505% 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 505% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 405%). 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 - $646 76%
Hchsync Centrus Health Direct [503999916] $70 - $766 79%
Devoted [503200068] $81 91%
Ku Athletics [503200094] $81 91%
Workers Comp [503999901] $81 - $2,080 91%
Medicare (plans) $81 - $83 91%
Lasso Healthcare [503999926] $81 91%
UnitedHealthcare $81 - $130 91%
Triwest [503201703] $81 91%
Aetna $81 - $114 91%
Humana $81 - $83 91%
Tricare $81 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $84 - $1,681 94%
Allwell [503200078] $84 94%
American Health Plans [503200968] $85 96%
Oscar [503201609] $98 110%
Centurion [5032000966] $106 119%
Health Plan Inc [503999941] $109 - $1,029 123%
Accarent Health [503999034] $116 - $1,095 130%
Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] $116 - $1,095 130%
Wellfit [503301514] $134 151%
Centivo [5032000982] $134 151%
Ambetter / Centene $138 155%
Php [503200005] $139 - $1,618 156%
Allied National [503999937] $139 - $1,314 156%
Healthlink [503200007] $141 - $1,618 159%
Alt Wppa [5032000964] $141 - $1,327 159%
Med-Pay [503200040] $141 - $1,327 159%
Inter-Americas Insurance [503999032] $141 - $1,327 159%
Cerner [503200038] $141 - $1,327 159%
Geha [503200036] $141 - $1,327 159%
6 Degrees Health [503999050] $142 - $203 160%
Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] $153 - $1,443 172%
First Health [5032000110] $153 - $1,443 172%
Consolidated Billing [50311256] $162 - $1,533 182%
Correct Care Solutions [50311253] $162 - $1,533 182%
Coeur Plan Services [503301517] $162 - $1,533 182%
Ascension Living Hope [503201517] $162 - $1,533 182%
Fort Hays State Student Athletes [5032000960] $171 192%
Occunet [503999930] $171 192%
Orscheln Industries [503201608] $174 - $1,642 196%
Alt Lucent Health Solutions [503202603] $178 - $1,681 200%
Empire Plan/Nyship [503200705] $178 - $1,681 200%
Alt Lineco [5032000976] $178 - $1,681 200%
Century Health Solutions [503200054] $186 - $1,752 209%
Point Comfort Underwriters [503200018] $186 - $1,752 209%
Cigna $186 - $1,752 209%
Quiktrip [5032000412] $186 - $1,752 209%
Wppa [503200056] $195 - $1,840 219%
Meritain Health [503200039] $195 - $1,840 219%
Plan Care America [503999026] $209 - $1,971 235%
Sanford Health Plan [503999027] $209 - $1,971 235%
Usa Managed Care [503999030] $209 - $1,971 235%
Employers Health Network [503999025] $209 - $1,971 235%
Three Rivers Provider Network [503999029] $209 - $1,971 235%
Multiplan [503200057] $219 246%
Claimdoc [503301509] $219 246%
Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions [503301513] $244 274%

Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary

For the X-ray of the hand procedure at University Of Kansas Hospital, the cash median price is $219, which is significantly lower than the facility's gross charge of $1,095 and the median negotiated rate of $449. This service is rated 5 stars by the facility, and the data reflects a vintage of 2026-06. While the cash rate is the lowest available option, patients should note that some insurance plans may pay negotiated rates exceeding $646 depending on the payer, making the cash price particularly advantageous for those with high deductibles or self-pay situations.

The facility, a government-owned acute care hospital in Kansas City, KS, offers a cash median of $219, which is notably lower than the county average of $219 and aligns with the state average for this specific code. If you choose to use insurance, the allowed amounts vary widely, ranging from a low of $68 to a high of $2,030 across 58 different payers, with Medicare allowing $88.91. To ensure you receive the best possible rate, it is recommended to ask the hospital directly about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts before scheduling your appointment, as paying upfront can sometimes bypass the higher administrative costs associated with insurance billing.

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