X-ray, hip
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc
Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73502
- 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 | $34 - $116 | 38% |
| Humana | $81 | 91% |
| Va | $81 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $81 - $83 | 91% |
| Vc Hope | $81 | 91% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $83 | 93% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $83 - $228 | 93% |
| Smarthealth | $114 | 128% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $138 | 155% |
| Cigna | $168 | 189% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the X-ray, hip procedure (CPT 73502) at Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc in Wichita, KS, the facility's negotiated rates range from $34 to $228 depending on the insurance carrier, with a median negotiated amount of $82.00. This facility is a Part A provider, and while specific cash-pay or median paid amounts are not listed in this report, patients should note that cash prices can sometimes be lower than insurance negotiated rates, particularly for those with high-deductible plans. Since the facility does not list a specific cash price, it is advisable to contact the hospital directly to inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can significantly reduce the final cost by bypassing administrative fees associated with insurance billing.
When evaluating costs, it is important to compare these rates against the Medicare benchmark rather than the hospital's full chargemaster list, as Medicare rates represent a scientifically validated baseline for the true cost of care. For this specific code, the Medicare amount is $88.91, and the facility's negotiated rates generally align closely with this benchmark, with most payers falling within the $81 to $116 range. While the data does not provide explicit state or county averages for comparison, understanding that commercial rates typically average 200% to 300% of Medicare helps patients recognize that the $82 median negotiated rate is a fair, contractually agreed-upon price rather than an inflated list price. Patients should verify their deductible status before scheduling, as paying out-of-pocket without meeting a deductible could result in higher costs than expected.