CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73130
  • Insurance Median: $86
  • Cash Discount Price: $40
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$86

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: $40 (45%)
Insurance Median: $86 (97%)
Cash: $40 (45% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $86 (97% 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.

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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 $7 - $147 8%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $7 - $57 8%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $7 - $57 8%
Humana $7 - $121 8%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $7 - $57 8%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $273 8%
Cigna $28 - $214 31%
Tricare $32 - $121 36%
First Health Network $36 - $276 40%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $36 - $276 40%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $36 - $276 40%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $38 - $294 43%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $38 - $291 43%
Zelis $38 - $294 43%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $41 - $313 46%
Prime Health Services Ppo $41 - $313 46%
Usa Managed Care Network $41 - $313 46%
Behavioral Health Systems $43 - $331 48%
Evolutions Healthcare $43 - $331 48%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $43 - $331 48%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $43 - $331 48%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $53 - $121 60%
Medicaid / KanCare $67 - $106 75%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $81 - $121 91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $81 - $121 91%
Medicare (plans) $81 - $121 91%
Ochsner Health Plan $81 - $121 91%
Pace New Orleans $89 - $133 100%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $121 - $181 136%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals