X-ray, pelvis
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 72170
- Insurance Median: $99
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x 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 $106.81 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 | $46 | 43% |
| Aetna | $63 | 59% |
| Humana | $98 | 92% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $98 | 92% |
| Via Christi Research | $98 | 92% |
| Vc Hope | $98 | 92% |
| Medicare (plans) | $98 - $100 | 92% |
| Va | $98 | 92% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $100 - $275 | 94% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $100 | 94% |
| Corizon | $123 | 115% |
| Smarthealth | $138 | 129% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $167 | 156% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 72170 (X-ray, pelvis) at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., the facility's negotiated rates range from $46 to $275 across 13 different payers, with a median negotiated amount of $99.00. This price point is notably higher than the state of Kansas average, which sits at $106.81 (Medicare benchmark), indicating that while the facility's rates are competitive relative to the federal baseline, they vary significantly depending on the specific insurance plan. For patients with high-deductible plans, it is important to note that cash-pay options can sometimes be more cost-effective if the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price, though the data indicates no specific cash or median paid values were reported for this service.
Patients should be aware that commercial insurance contracts often include administrative overheads that can inflate the baseline price by 20% to 40% compared to direct cash payments. To minimize costs, individuals should explicitly ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to 50% when paid upfront, bypassing the costly claims processing cycle. Furthermore, if a patient receives a summary bill, they should request a full itemized audit to identify potential errors, such as unbundled codes or services not rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies that can be corrected through formal written disputes.