X-ray, hip
Facility: Graham County Hospital
Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73502
- Insurance Median: $184
- Cash Discount Price: $230
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.07x 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.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 207% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 107%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 | $118 | 133% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $118 - $218 | 133% |
| Medicare (plans) | $172 | 193% |
| Celtic Commercial-All Other Plans | $190 | 214% |
| Wppa (Providers Care)-All Plans | $218 | 245% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 73502 (X-ray, hip) at Graham County Hospital in Hill City, KS, the cash price is $230.00, which matches the facility's median negotiated rate of $184.00 and the state average. While the facility's cash price is higher than the Medicare benchmark of $88.91, it remains consistent with the median paid amount of $190.00 across payers. Patients with high-deductible plans may find paying cash directly at $230.00 more cost-effective than relying on insurance, as the negotiated rates for UnitedHealthcare ($118–$218) and other carriers often exceed the cash price due to administrative overhead. It is advisable to contact the hospital directly to confirm if "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts are available, as these upfront incentives can significantly reduce the final bill by bypassing the standard insurance claims cycle.
This service is provided by a Critical Access Hospital with government-local ownership, and the pricing data reflects a vintage of June 2026. The facility's pricing structure aligns closely with the state average, with the low end of the payer range starting at $118 for Medicaid/KanCare and reaching up to $218 for Wppa. Because commercial rates often include multi-layered administrative costs that inflate the baseline price by 20% to 40%, the $230.00 cash rate serves as a reliable benchmark for fair pricing rather than the inflated chargemaster list. Consumers should avoid accepting summary bills that obscure individual line items and instead request a full itemized CPT-coded