CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73130
  • Insurance Median: $297
  • Cash Discount Price: $160
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $297. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$297

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: $160 (180%)
Insurance Median: $297 (334%)
Cash: $160 (180% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $297 (334% 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 334% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 234%). 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
Aetna $99 - $331 111%
Banner Health $110 124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $110 - $289 124%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $110 124%
Medica $110 - $297 124%
Medicare (plans) $110 124%
Assist Health Group $132 148%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $173 195%
UnitedHealthcare $206 - $337 232%
Denver Health Medical Plan $216 243%
Apostrophe, Inc. $320 360%
First Choice Health Network $320 360%
First Choice Of The Midwest $338 380%
Hue Health, Inc $338 380%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $338 380%
Multiplan $345 388%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO 80751
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals