CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Womans Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $349
Cash Discount Price: $431
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Womans Hospital is $349. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $431. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Woman's Way, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$431

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$349

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: $431 (485%)

Insurance Median: $349 (393%)

Cash: $431 (485% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $349 (393% 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 393% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 293%). 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
Webtpa [100127]	$223 - $385	251%
Fmolhs Employees [100257]	$260 - $343	292%
UnitedHealthcare	$275 - $392	309%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$291 - $385	327%
La Women'S Healthcare [100265]	$291 - $385	327%
Verity [100266]	$291 - $385	327%
Aetna	$297 - $461	334%
Cigna	$297 - $407	334%
Coventry [100010]	$297 - $392	334%
Ppo Plus [100259]	$297 - $392	334%
Beech Street [100260]	$315 - $416	354%
Multiplan [100258]	$326 - $431	367%
Private Health [100261]	$326 - $431	367%
Humana	$349 - $461	393%
Meritain [100063]	$349 - $461	393%

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 $431.
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 Womans 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.