CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Whitesburg Arh Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $119
Cash Discount Price: $239
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Whitesburg Arh Hospital is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $239. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 240 Hospital Road, Whitesburg, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$239

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$119

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: $239 (269%)

Insurance Median: $119 (134%)

Cash: $239 (269% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $119 (134% 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
Aetna	$8 - $740	9%
Caresoure Kentucky	$8 - $478	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $608	9%
Wellcare Of Kentucky	$8 - $199	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$47 - $696	53%
Humana	$47 - $238	53%
Passport Molina	$65 - $130	73%

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 $239.
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 Whitesburg Arh 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.