X-ray, hip
Facility: University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73502
- Insurance Median: $137
- Cash Discount Price: $60
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $81 | 91% |
| Ku Athletics [503200094] | $81 | 91% |
| Workers Comp [503999901] | $81 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $83 | 93% |
| Allwell [503200078] | $84 | 94% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $84 | 94% |
| Humana | $86 | 97% |
| Triwest [503201703] | $86 | 97% |
| Tricare | $86 | 97% |
| Hchsync Centrus Health Direct [503999916] | $89 - $104 | 100% |
| Centurion [5032000966] | $106 | 119% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $118 | 133% |
| Meritain Health [503200039] | $125 - $179 | 141% |
| Alt Wppa [5032000964] | $125 | 141% |
| Wppa [503200056] | $125 | 141% |
| Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] | $149 | 168% |
| Fort Hays State Student Athletes [5032000960] | $171 | 192% |
| Occunet [503999930] | $171 | 192% |
| Alt Meritain Health [503999911] | $179 | 201% |
| Php [503200005] | $179 | 201% |
| Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] | $179 | 201% |
| National Assn Letter Carriers [503200019] | $179 | 201% |
| Aetna | $179 | 201% |
| Allied National [503999937] | $179 | 201% |
| Cigna | $179 - $238 | 201% |
| First Health [5032000110] | $179 | 201% |
| 6 Degrees Health [503999050] | $203 | 228% |
| Correct Care Solutions [50311253] | $209 | 235% |
| Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions [503301513] | $257 | 289% |
| Usa Managed Care [503999030] | $268 | 301% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the X-ray, hip procedure (CPT 73502), the University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus lists a cash price of $60.00, which is significantly lower than the facility's gross charge of $298.00. While the facility is a government-owned acute care hospital in Great Bend, KS, patients should be aware that insurance negotiated rates often exceed cash prices due to administrative overhead and contract structures. For instance, the median negotiated rate across payers is $137.00, and the highest negotiated amount recorded is $268.00, meaning patients with high-deductible plans might save money by paying the cash price directly, provided they can secure a self-pay or prompt-pay discount before scheduling.
To avoid unexpected costs, consumers should verify their specific plan's allowed amount, as rates vary widely among the 30 payers listed, ranging from $81.00 to $268.00. If a patient receives care from an out-of-network provider or encounters services billed at the full chargemaster rate, they may face balance billing for the difference between the allowed amount and the full charge, though the No Surprises Act protects against this for emergency and non-emergency services at in-network facilities. Additionally, since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, patients should request a detailed, itemized audit of their statement to identify unbundled codes or services not rendered, ensuring they only pay for what was actually provided.