X-ray, hip
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73502
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Via Christi Research | $81 | 91% |
| Humana | $81 | 91% |
| Vc Hope | $81 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $81 - $83 | 91% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $81 | 91% |
| Va | $81 | 91% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $83 | 93% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $83 - $228 | 93% |
| Corizon | $102 | 115% |
| Aetna | $110 | 124% |
| Smarthealth | $114 | 128% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $138 | 155% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the X-ray, hip procedure (CPT 73502) at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., the facility's negotiated rates range from $81 to $228 depending on the insurance carrier. The lowest negotiated amount is $81, which applies to plans from Via Christi Research, Humana, Vc Hope, Saint Lukes Health Systems, and the VA. This rate is consistent with the state of Kansas average, where the median negotiated payment for this service is $82.00. However, patients should be aware that commercial rates can vary significantly; for instance, UnitedHealthcare plans may see a negotiated amount as high as $228, while Medicaid/KanCare plans are set at $138. Because commercial negotiated rates often include administrative overhead and contract dynamics that can inflate the baseline price, it is important to compare these figures directly against the Medicare benchmark of $88.91. In this case, the lowest commercial rates align closely with the Medicare rate, suggesting a fair pricing structure for those specific insurers, whereas higher-tier commercial plans may result in costs exceeding the federal baseline.
Patients with high-deductible plans or those without insurance may find that paying cash directly is more cost-effective than relying on insurance, as the insurance negotiated rate can sometimes exceed the cash price. Although the data does not list a specific cash median, facilities frequently offer "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts that can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% if paid in full upfront. To secure the best possible rate, patients should contact the hospital before scheduling to request a self-pay classification and inquire about prompt-pay incentives, rather than waiting until