CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: HCA Florida Blake Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $788
Cash Discount Price: $3,536
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at HCA Florida Blake Hospital is $788. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,536. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 8.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 59Th St W, Bradenton, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,536

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$788

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: $3,536 (3977%)

Insurance Median: $788 (886%)

Cash: $3,536 (3977% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $788 (886% 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 886% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 786%). 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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$111 - $222	125%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$169 - $340	190%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$169 - $340	190%
United	$182 - $2,124	205%
Freedom Health Care	$183 - $368	206%
Optimum Healthcare	$183 - $368	206%
Avmed	$188 - $1,180	211%
Simply Healthcare	$400 - $802	450%
Corvel Corporation	$411	462%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$411	462%
Prime Health	$420	472%
Molina	$447 - $1,274	503%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$541 - $4,343	608%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$600 - $1,204	675%
Humana	$658 - $1,322	740%
Aetna	$705 - $1,416	793%
Behealthy America	$917 - $1,841	1031%
Healthcare Sarasota	$1,176 - $2,360	1323%
Plotkin Health	$1,176 - $2,360	1323%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,176 - $2,360	1323%
Multiplan	$1,764 - $4,012	1984%

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 $3,536.
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 HCA Florida Blake 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.