X-ray, hip
Facility: Lincoln County Hospital
Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73502
- Insurance Median: $173
- Cash Discount Price: $313
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.95x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $173 | 195% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this X-ray, hip procedure at Lincoln County Hospital, the cash price is $313.00, which is lower than the facility's gross charge of $348.00. While the median negotiated rate for Blue Cross Blue Shield is $173.00, patients with high-deductible plans might find paying cash directly more cost-effective if their insurance allowed amount exceeds the cash price. It is important to note that commercial negotiated rates often include administrative overhead and can be higher than cash prices; therefore, asking the hospital for a self-pay or prompt-pay discount before scheduling is a smart financial move.
This facility is a Critical Access Hospital in Lincoln, KS, and the data reflects a single payer plan with a low to high range of $173.00. Although specific state or county average comparisons are not provided in this dataset, the Medicare benchmark for this service is $88.91, which serves as a baseline for evaluating the facility's pricing markup. If you receive a bill from this provider, ensure you request a full itemized statement to verify that no services were double-billed or unbundled, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors. Additionally, if you are an out-of-network patient, the No Surprises Act may protect you from balance billing for emergency care or non-emergency services at in-network facilities, so do not immediately accept surprise charges without disputing them with your insurer.