CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $182
Cash Discount Price: $342
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital is $182. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $342. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11234 Anderson Street Suite A, Loma Linda, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$342

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$182

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: $342 (385%)

Insurance Median: $182 (205%)

Cash: $342 (385% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $182 (205% 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 205% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 105%). 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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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 (Iehp)	$42 - $112	47%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$48 - $506	54%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$112 - $168	126%
Dignity Health	$112 - $168	126%
Epic Health Plan	$112 - $304	126%
Upland Medical Group	$112	126%
Vantage Medical Group	$112 - $168	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$115	129%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$141 - $150	159%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$150	169%
Adventist Health	$152	171%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$182	205%
Heritage Provider Network	$183	206%
Blue Shield Of California	$307 - $465	345%
Global Benefits Group	$455	512%
Temecula Valley Physicians Medical Group	$455	512%
Trivalley Medical Group	$455	512%
Cigna	$486 - $562	547%
Networks By Design	$493	554%
Aetna	$498	560%
Multiplan	$607	683%
Galaxy Health	$645	725%
Prime Health Services	$645	725%

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 $342.
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 Loma Linda University Children's 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.