CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $1,096
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,096. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,096

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

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: $1,096 (1233%)

Insurance Median: $110 (124%)

Cash: $1,096 (1233% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (124% 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.

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
Cigna	$71	80%
Aids Healthcare Foundation And Ahf Healthcare Centers	$110	124%
Alignment Health Plan	$110	124%
Brandman Centers For Senior Care	$110	124%
California Physicians' Service, Dba Blue Shield Of California	$110	124%
Caremore Health Plan	$110	124%
Concertopace Of Los Angeles, Llc	$110	124%
Prospect Health Plan, Inc.	$110	124%
Central Health Plan Of California	$126	142%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$133 - $14,761	150%
Aetna	$4,155 - $4,201	4673%

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 $1,096.
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 Cedars-Sinai 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.