CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: USC Kenneth Norris Jr Cancer Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $143
Cash Discount Price: $1,334
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at USC Kenneth Norris Jr Cancer Hospital is $143. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,334. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,334

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$143

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: $1,334 (1500%)

Insurance Median: $143 (161%)

Cash: $1,334 (1500% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $143 (161% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$74	83%
Facey Medical Group	$112	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$137 - $142	154%
Aetna	$143	161%
Blue Shield	$154 - $219	173%
Elite Physicians Group	$224	252%
Cigna	$585	658%

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 $1,334.
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 USC Kenneth Norris Jr Cancer Hospital 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.