CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $332
Cash Discount Price: $164
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Minden Medical Center is $332. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $164. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$164

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$332

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: $164 (184%)

Insurance Median: $332 (373%)

Cash: $164 (184% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $332 (373% 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 373% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 273%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Mcd United Hc La	$28 - $105	31%
Commercial Insurance	$31 - $730	35%
Managed Care	$31 - $730	35%
Aetna	$52 - $104	58%
Mcd Amerihealth	$52 - $104	58%
Mcd Healthy Blue	$52 - $104	58%
Mcd La Hlth Conn	$52 - $104	58%
Medicaid / KanCare	$52 - $104	58%
Humana	$57 - $114	64%
Private Pay	$110 - $730	124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$157 - $730	177%
Workers Comp	$328 - $730	369%
Auto Liability	$365 - $730	411%
Charity And Indigent	$365 - $730	411%

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 $164.
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 Minden Medical Center 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.