X-ray, foot
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73630
- 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
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 | $58 | 65% |
| Aetna | $78 | 88% |
| Humana | $81 | 91% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $81 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $81 - $83 | 91% |
| Via Christi Research | $81 | 91% |
| Vc Hope | $81 | 91% |
| Va | $81 | 91% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $83 | 93% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $83 - $228 | 93% |
| Corizon | $102 | 115% |
| Smarthealth | $114 | 128% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $138 | 155% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this X-ray of the foot at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., the negotiated rates range from $58 to $228 depending on your specific insurance plan. While the lowest negotiated amount is $58, the highest is $228, with the median negotiated rate across all payers sitting at $82.00. It is important to note that cash-pay rates are not available for this service, so patients cannot utilize the potential savings of paying out-of-pocket directly. However, patients with high-deductible plans should still inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront fee reductions can sometimes lower the total cost even when insurance is involved.
The pricing data reflects a standard commercial benchmark where negotiated rates often exceed the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 for this procedure. In this specific case, the median negotiated rate of $82.00 is slightly lower than the Medicare benchmark, which is a favorable outcome compared to the typical 200% to 300% markup seen in many commercial contracts. Since the facility is an in-network acute care hospital in Wichita, KS, patients should be aware that balance billing is generally prohibited for emergency and non-emergency services under the No Surprises Act, meaning they should not face unexpected bills for out-of-network providers at this location. To ensure accuracy, patients should request a full itemized bill before paying, as summary invoices may obscure individual charges or unbundled services that could be disputed.