CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Orange City Area Health System

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $39
Cash Discount Price: $70
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Orange City Area Health System is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Lincoln Circle Se, Orange City, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$39

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: $70 (79%)

Insurance Median: $39 (44%)

Cash: $70 (79% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $39 (44% 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.

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
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $134	12%
Avera-All Plans	$12 - $145	13%
Wellmark Hmo	$15 - $60	17%
Sanford Health-All Plans	$16 - $142	18%
Health Partners Coordinated-All Other Plans	$17 - $134	19%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$18 - $134	20%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$18 - $65	20%
Health Partners Open	$19 - $134	21%

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 $70.
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 Orange City Area Health System 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.