CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $77
Cash Discount Price: $87
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Bayou Bend Health System is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $87. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$87

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$77

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: $87 (98%)

Insurance Median: $77 (87%)

Cash: $87 (98% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $77 (87% 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
Tricare	$38 - $74	43%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $115	45%
Aetna	$42 - $112	47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$42 - $115	47%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$42 - $82	47%
Humana	$42 - $107	47%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$42 - $82	47%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only	$42 - $82	47%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$42 - $82	47%
Ambetter / Centene	$49 - $94	55%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$60 - $115	67%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$60 - $115	67%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$60 - $115	67%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$64 - $123	72%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$64 - $123	72%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$64 - $123	72%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$68 - $131	76%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$68 - $131	76%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$68 - $131	76%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$72 - $139	81%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$72 - $139	81%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$76 - $148	85%
Cigna	$115	129%

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 $87.
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 Bayou Bend Health System 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.