CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73130
  • Insurance Median: $183
  • Cash Discount Price: $415
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $415. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$415

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$183

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: $415 (467%)
Insurance Median: $183 (206%)
Cash: $415 (467% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $183 (206% 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 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $697 30%
Select Health $86 - $96 97%
UnitedHealthcare $86 - $751 97%
Aetna $88 - $198 99%
Cigna $88 - $120 99%
Cms $88 99%
Denver Health Medical Plan $88 - $629 99%
Devoted Health $88 99%
Humana $88 99%
Kaiser $88 - $696 99%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $387 - $605 435%
Simplified Benefits Administration $459 - $489 516%
Kaiser Public Option $463 521%
Phcs $652 733%
Multiplan $712 801%
First Health $830 934%
Midlands Choice $830 934%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals