CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73130
  • Insurance Median: $257
  • Cash Discount Price: $153
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $257. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $153. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$153

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$257

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: $153 (172%)
Insurance Median: $257 (289%)
Cash: $153 (172% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $257 (289% 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 289% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 189%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Rocky Mountain $34 - $349 38%
Uc Health Plan Pb $52 58%
Tricare $88 - $92 99%
Kaiser $92 - $349 103%
Triwest $92 103%
Aetna $103 - $321 116%
Multiplan Physician $103 116%
Cigna $123 - $349 138%
Rocky Mountain Pb $123 138%
Uchpa Phs - Pb $123 138%
Presbyterian Health Plan $207 233%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $250 281%
Hmo Health Plans $257 289%
UnitedHealthcare $322 - $338 362%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $323 363%
Galaxy Health Network $323 363%
Multiplan $323 - $330 363%
Humana $330 371%
Pinnacol Assurance $341 384%
Colorado Access $347 390%
Foundation Health Corp $349 393%
Uc Health Plan $349 393%
Uchpa Phs $349 393%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals