CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: University Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $861
Cash Discount Price: $3,059
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at University Hospital and Medical Center is $861. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,059. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 9.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,059

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$861

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: $3,059 (3441%)

Insurance Median: $861 (968%)

Cash: $3,059 (3441% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $861 (968% 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 968% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 868%). 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
Freedom Health	$176 - $652	198%
Optimum	$176 - $350	198%
United	$182 - $1,833	205%
Avmed	$266 - $2,036	299%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$266 - $529	299%
Molina	$388 - $1,100	436%
Humana	$429 - $1,385	483%
Health Sun Health Plan	$435 - $868	489%
Corvel Corporation	$445	501%
Careworks (Rockport)	$455	512%
Prime Health	$455	512%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$470 - $937	529%
United Ppo	$484 - $965	544%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$540 - $1,075	607%
Aetna	$613 - $1,222	689%
Plotkin Health	$1,022 - $2,036	1149%
Prime Health Sherriff	$1,022 - $2,036	1149%
Medica Healthcare	$1,186 - $2,362	1334%
Multiplan	$1,533 - $3,462	1724%
Evernorth Bh	$1,635 - $3,258	1839%

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 $3,059.
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 University Hospital and Medical Center 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.