CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Memorial Health Meadows Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $222
Cash Discount Price: $816
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is $222. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $816. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Meadows Parkway, Vidalia, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$816

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$222

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: $816 (918%)

Insurance Median: $222 (250%)

Cash: $816 (918% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $222 (250% 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 250% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 150%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Health One Alliance	$41	46%
Aetna	$57	64%
Amerigroup	$81 - $121	91%
Ambetter / Centene	$104	117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$106 - $506	119%
Pruitt Health	$124 - $186	139%
Peach State	$131 - $196	147%
Memorial Health Plan	$144 - $441	162%
United	$161 - $441	181%
Centurion	$181 - $271	204%
Prime Health	$221	249%
Employer'S Health Network	$226	254%
Multiplan	$588 - $882	661%

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 $816.
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 Memorial Health Meadows 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.