CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $167
Cash Discount Price: $57
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Oakdale Community Hospital is $167. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$57

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$167

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: $57 (64%)

Insurance Median: $167 (188%)

Cash: $57 (64% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $167 (188% 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	$38 - $161	43%
Meritain	$38 - $161	43%
Amfirst	$57	64%
Self Pay	$57	64%
Medicaid / KanCare	$63	71%
UnitedHealthcare	$63	71%
Humana	$70 - $180	79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$131	147%
Web-Tpa	$143	161%
Cigna	$156 - $162	175%
Ima	$172 - $286	193%
Ppo Plus	$172	193%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs	$258	290%
Wc Martco	$258	290%
Wc Misc	$258	290%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge	$258	290%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp	$258	290%
Wc Us Department Of Labor	$258	290%
American Public Life	$286	322%
American Retirement Life	$286	322%
Apwu	$286	322%
Auto Liability	$286	322%
Bankers Life	$286	322%
Correct Care	$286	322%
Fox Everitt	$286	322%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan	$286	322%
Medishare	$286	322%
Medplus	$286	322%
Misc Commerical	$286	322%
Phcs	$286	322%
Physicians Mutual	$286	322%
State Farm-La	$286	322%
Triwest	$286	322%
Us Family Health Plan	$286	322%
Usaa	$286	322%

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 $57.
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 Oakdale Community 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.