CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $185
Cash Discount Price: $1,059
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Riverside University Health System-Medical Center is $185. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,059. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 26520 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,059

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$185

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,059 (1191%)

Insurance Median: $185 (208%)

Cash: $1,059 (1191% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $185 (208% of 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 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Inland Empire Health Plan Mcal Hmo	$18 - $1,059	20%
La Care Health Plan	$18 - $1,059	20%
Medi-Cal	$18 - $1,059	20%
Medical Groups Commercial Contracted	$23 - $1,059	26%
Inland Empire Health Plan	$112 - $1,059	126%
Medicare (plans)	$112 - $1,059	126%
Molina	$112 - $1,059	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$120 - $1,059	135%
California Department Of Corrections	$185 - $1,059	208%
Kaiser	$794	893%
Workers Comp	$1,059	1191%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,059.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73130.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Riverside University Health System-Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73130.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.