X-ray, hip
Facility: Kansas Medical Center Llc
Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73502
- Insurance Median: $80
- Cash Discount Price: $137
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $49 | 55% |
| Aetna | $61 | 69% |
| Tricare | $72 | 81% |
| Indian Health | $72 | 81% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $80 - $166 | 90% |
| Medadv_Wellcare | $80 | 90% |
| Humana | $80 | 90% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $80 | 90% |
| United | $84 | 94% |
| Wppa | $91 | 102% |
| Three_Rivers | $160 | 180% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the X-ray of the hip at Kansas Medical Center Llc in Andover, Kansas, the facility's cash median price is $137.00, which is lower than the negotiated rates paid by most major payers. While the facility's cash rate is significantly lower than the gross charge of $228.00, patients with high-deductible plans may find paying cash directly more cost-effective than relying on insurance, as many commercial payers negotiate rates ranging from $61.00 to $166.00. It is important to note that while the facility's negotiated median is $80.00, the cash price of $137.00 is actually higher than this negotiated average, suggesting that for those with active insurance coverage, the insurer's allowed amount will likely be lower than the cash-pay option.
To ensure you receive the most accurate pricing, always request a prompt-pay discount or self-pay rate before scheduling your visit, as these can reduce the final cost by 20% to 50%. If you do receive a bill after insurance processing, you should request an itemized billing audit to verify that no services were double-billed or unbundled, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors. Additionally, while the No Surprises Act protects you from balance billing for emergency care at in-network facilities, you should still review your specific plan details to confirm whether this service is covered under your deductible or out-of-pocket maximum.