X-ray, hip
Facility: Kingman Healthcare Center
Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73502
- Insurance Median: $37
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.42x 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 | $37 | 42% |
| Healthy Blue | $37 | 42% |
| Aetna | $61 | 69% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 73502 (X-ray, hip) at Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, KS, the median negotiated rate is $110.00, which is 40% higher than the Medicare benchmark of $88.91. This facility, a Critical Access Hospital, has no cash-pay or self-pay rates listed in the current data. While commercial insurance plans like Medicaid/KanCare, Healthy Blue, and Aetna have negotiated rates of $37.00 and $61.00 respectively, patients should be aware that these in-network amounts often exceed the facility's cash price. If you have a high-deductible plan or are self-pay, it may be financially advantageous to pay directly, as the lack of a listed cash rate suggests you should explicitly ask the billing department for "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling to potentially lower your out-of-pocket costs.
Because this procedure is billed under a CPT code, it is subject to strict federal protections against surprise billing. The No Surprises Act prohibits balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, meaning you should not face unexpected bills for the difference between the hospital's chargemaster and your insurance allowed amount. However, if you receive a bill after receiving care, you have the right to request a formal itemized billing audit to identify errors, unbundled codes, or services not rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain inaccuracies. Always demand a full, line-by-line CPT-coded statement before agreeing to pay, and if you encounter a balance bill, dispute it immediately with your insurer rather