X-ray, ankle
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73610
- Insurance Median: $82
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $59 | 66% |
| Via Christi Research | $81 | 91% |
| Humana | $81 | 91% |
| Va | $81 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $81 - $83 | 91% |
| Vc Hope | $81 | 91% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $81 | 91% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $83 - $228 | 93% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $83 | 93% |
| Aetna | $84 | 94% |
| Corizon | $102 | 115% |
| Smarthealth | $114 | 128% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $138 | 155% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the X-ray, ankle procedure (CPT 73610) at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., the negotiated rates range from $59 to $228 depending on the insurance carrier. While many payers, including Medicare, Via Christi Research, and Humana, have a consistent allowed amount of $81, UnitedHealthcare presents a wider range of $83 to $228 across four plans. This facility's negotiated rates are generally aligned with the state of Kansas average, though the specific county average for this procedure is not available in the current data. It is important to note that while insurance contracts set a maximum allowed amount, patients with high-deductible plans may find that paying the cash price directly is more cost-effective if the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price, as the patient would only be responsible for their deductible rather than the full allowed amount.
To minimize out-of-pocket costs, patients should proactively ask about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can significantly reduce the final bill by bypassing administrative claim processing fees. Additionally, because the No Surprises Act prohibits balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities, patients should verify that all ancillary services, such as lab work or imaging, are covered under the facility's network agreements to avoid unexpected charges. If a discrepancy arises, consumers are advised to request a formal, itemized billing audit to identify any unbundled codes or services not rendered, ensuring that the final invoice accurately reflects the negotiated rates and applicable discounts.