X-ray, hand
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $25 - $85 | 28% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $59 | 66% |
| Vc Hope | $81 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $81 - $83 | 91% |
| Humana | $81 | 91% |
| Va | $81 | 91% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $83 - $228 | 93% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $83 | 93% |
| Smarthealth | $114 | 128% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $138 | 155% |
| Cigna | $168 | 189% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the X-ray of the hand (CPT 73130) at Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc in Wichita, KS, the facility's negotiated rates range from $25 to $228 depending on the insurance plan. While Medicare sets a baseline of $88.91, commercial payers like Aetna and Coventry City Of Wichita have negotiated rates as low as $25, whereas UnitedHealthcare and Cigna have rates reaching up to $228. It is important to note that cash-pay options are not listed for this specific service, but patients should always inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts before scheduling, as paying upfront can sometimes result in a lower total cost than the insurance negotiated rate, especially for those with high deductibles.
When evaluating the cost, it is crucial to compare rates against the Medicare benchmark rather than the hospital's inflated chargemaster list. In this case, the facility's median negotiated rate of $82.00 is slightly below the Medicare amount of $88.91, indicating a rate that aligns closely with the federal government's cost-based standard. Patients should avoid accepting summary bills that obscure individual charges, as an itemized audit can reveal unbundled codes or services not rendered that may be causing unexpected costs. Furthermore, if you are an out-of-network patient, the No Surprises Act protects you from balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities, ensuring you are only responsible for your insurance allowed amount.