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Single-View Thigh X-ray

Kentucky rates for HCPCS 73551

This is an X-ray of the thigh bone taken from a single angle, used to evaluate the bone for fractures, alignment problems, or other abnormalities. A single view is used when a focused look at the bone is sufficient, such as for follow-up imaging.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Single-View Thigh X-ray cost?

$26.92

Typical negotiated rate. In Kentucky, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $26.92 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $24.55 to $31.62.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $27 · 10th to 90th $20 to $54
$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0professional $27

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$7.76
Typical High
$12.30
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$70.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$7.76
Typical High
$18.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$33.11
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$19.50
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$8.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$35.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$10.72
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$23.99
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$12.30
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$2.04
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$13.49
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$102.33
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$47.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$16.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$32.36

Where Kentucky sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Florida. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Kentucky $26.92 · 42nd of 51
AK $74.13FL $25.12

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.