X-ray, hip
Facility: Labette Health
Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73502
- Insurance Median: $81
- Cash Discount Price: $137
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $40 | 45% |
| Uhccp | $41 | 46% |
| Kansas Superior Select | $44 - $84 | 49% |
| Montgomery County | $45 - $215 | 51% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $49 - $149 | 55% |
| Healthy Blue | $50 | 56% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $81 - $173 | 91% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $81 - $287 | 91% |
| Humana | $81 | 91% |
| Wellcare | $81 | 91% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $83 - $94 | 93% |
| Multiplan | $281 | 316% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas, Inc | $297 | 334% |
| Choicecare (First Health Network) | $297 | 334% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the X-ray, hip procedure (CPT 73502) at Labette Health in Parsons, KS, the facility's cash median rate of $137.00 is notably lower than the gross charge of $196.00 and significantly below the highest negotiated rates found among in-network payers, such as UnitedHealthcare and Multiplan. While commercial insurance contracts often result in higher allowed amounts due to administrative costs and network tiering, patients with high-deductible plans may find that paying the cash price directly is more cost-effective than relying on insurance, which could lead to balance billing if the provider is out-of-network. It is important to note that the No Surprises Act generally protects patients from balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities, but verifying network status and asking for self-pay or prompt-pay discounts before scheduling can prevent unexpected costs.
The facility's negotiated rates range from $40 to $297 across 14 different payers, with the median negotiated amount at $81.00, which is lower than the gross charge but still varies widely depending on the specific insurance plan. Although the data does not provide explicit county or state average comparisons for this specific code, the facility's government-local ownership and location in Kansas suggest that pricing may be influenced by local wage indexes and regional cost structures. To ensure transparency and avoid errors, patients should request a full itemized bill that lists specific CPT codes rather than accepting summary invoices, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies such as unbundled charges or services not rendered. Disputing these errors in writing can significantly reduce medical debt, while checking your deductible status beforehand