X-ray, hand
Facility: Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc
Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73130
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $59 | 66% |
| Humana | $81 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $81 - $83 | 91% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $81 | 91% |
| Via Christi Research | $81 | 91% |
| Va | $81 | 91% |
| Vc Hope | $81 | 91% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $83 | 93% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $83 - $228 | 93% |
| Aetna | $84 | 94% |
| Corizon | $102 | 115% |
| Smarthealth | $114 | 128% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $138 | 155% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 73130 (X-ray, hand), the negotiated rates at Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc. range from $59 to $228, with a median negotiated amount of $82.00. This facility is a voluntary non-profit church-owned acute care hospital located in Wichita, KS (zip 67235). While specific cash and median paid values are not reported for this service, patients should be aware that cash-pay options can sometimes result in lower out-of-pocket costs than insurance negotiated rates, particularly for those with high-deductible plans. It is advisable to contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can significantly reduce the final bill by bypassing administrative processing fees and insurance claim cycles.
The data indicates that the lowest negotiated rate for this procedure is $59.00, paid by Coventry City Of Wichita, while the highest is $228.00, paid by UnitedHealthcare. Medicare serves as a key benchmark for pricing transparency, with a standard amount of $88.91 for this code. Although the provided data does not include explicit state or county average comparisons, the wide variance in negotiated rates—from $59 to $228—highlights the importance of verifying your specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling. Patients should avoid accepting summary bills and instead request a detailed, itemized CPT-coded statement to identify any errors or unbundled charges, as over 80% of hospital bills contain inaccuracies. If you receive a balance bill for an out-of-network service, you may have protections under the No Surprises Act, and you should dispute the charge in