CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Franklin General Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $185
Cash Discount Price: $315
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Franklin General Hospital is $185. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $315. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$315

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$185

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: $315 (354%)

Insurance Median: $185 (208%)

Cash: $315 (354% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $185 (208% 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 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). 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

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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
Wellmark Hmo	$60	67%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$65	73%
Medical Associates Mcare	$98 - $182	110%
Mount Carmel Hp-All Plans	$98 - $182	110%
Tricare	$98 - $182	110%
UnitedHealthcare	$98 - $377	110%
Amerigroup Mcare	$99 - $183	111%
Wellmark Mcr Adv	$99 - $183	111%
Ambetter / Centene	$102 - $291	115%
Molina Mcare	$102 - $189	115%
American Hp Iowa - All Plans	$103 - $191	116%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans	$103 - $192	116%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans	$104 - $193	117%
Centivo - All Plans	$147 - $272	165%
Medical Ass Hosp Employer Group	$147 - $272	165%
Oscar - All Plans	$147 - $272	165%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$172 - $318	193%
Medical Associates Hp-All Other Plans	$208 - $386	234%
Preferred Health Choices-All Plans	$208 - $386	234%
Splashlight Llc-All Plans	$208 - $386	234%
Aetna	$228 - $431	256%
Multiplan-All Plans	$233 - $431	262%

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 $315.
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 Franklin General 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.