X-ray, hip
Facility: Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City
Billing Code: 73502 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73502
- Insurance Median: $344
- Cash Discount Price: $209
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.87x 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 387% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 287%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Kaiser | $32 | 36% |
| Aetna | $32 - $418 | 36% |
| Cigna | $32 | 36% |
| Humana | $32 | 36% |
| Medicare (plans) | $32 | 36% |
| Kansas Health | $32 | 36% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $32 - $204 | 36% |
| Centura Employee Plan | $91 | 102% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $344 | 387% |
| Wpaa | $366 | 412% |
| Christian Health Aid | $418 | 470% |
| Multiplan | $418 - $471 | 470% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas | $471 | 530% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the X-ray of the hip (CPT 73502) at Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City in Dodge City, KS, the facility's cash median price is $209.00, which is significantly lower than the state average of $344.00. While commercial payers like Aetna and Multiplan have negotiated rates ranging from $32 to $471, these amounts often exceed the cash price, making self-pay a potentially more affordable option for patients with high-deductible plans. Because commercial contracts can include administrative overhead that inflates the baseline price by 20% to 40%, it is advisable to confirm the "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discount with the hospital before scheduling to ensure you are not paying the full negotiated rate.
When comparing this service to Medicare, the facility's rate is 3.9 times higher than the Medicare benchmark of $88.91, indicating a substantial markup relative to the federal cost baseline. If you have insurance, be aware that balance billing could occur if you receive care from out-of-network providers, though the No Surprises Act protects you from such surprise bills for emergency services and non-emergency care at in-network facilities. To avoid unexpected costs, always request a full itemized billing audit rather than accepting a summary bill, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as double-billing or unbundled codes that can be corrected through a formal written dispute.