CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Boston Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $106
Cash Discount Price: $242
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Boston Medical Center is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $242. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$242

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$106

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: $242 (272%)

Insurance Median: $106 (119%)

Cash: $242 (272% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $106 (119% 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
Workers Comp [5002]	$27	30%
Zzzbu Employee Work Comp [5004]	$27	30%
Zzzcity Of Boston Work Comp [5003]	$27	30%
Unicare [8004]	$63	71%
Wellpoint [2034]	$63	71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$71 - $101	80%
Oxford Health [1007]	$89	100%
Oxford Health [2024]	$89	100%
United [2025]	$89	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$89 - $101	100%
Zzzunited [1008]	$89	100%
Champva [9004]	$99	111%
Tricare	$99	111%
Aetna	$101 - $263	114%
Humana	$101	114%
Medicare (plans)	$101 - $106	114%
Neighborhood Pace [1206]	$101	114%
Tufts [8002]	$101 - $283	114%
Ubh Hphc [8016]	$101	114%
Veterans Admin [9003]	$101	114%
Zzzcovid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [500010]	$101	114%
Wellcare [1240]	$105	118%
Cca [1215]	$106	119%
Corrections [9001]	$106 - $126	119%
Zzzcca Onecare [1216]	$106	119%
Eternalhealth [1227]	$107	120%
Fallon Sco [1126]	$111	125%
Senior Whole Health [1210]	$121	136%
Fallon [8008]	$131	147%
Tufts Conncare/Qhp [8020]	$144 - $431	162%
Medicaid / KanCare	$194	218%
Uphams Corner Esp [1213]	$215	242%
Meritain Health [1023]	$263	296%
Cigna	$283 - $457	318%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Commercial [8009]	$290	326%
Hsn Bad Debt [4003]	$513	577%
Hsn Confidential [4007]	$513	577%
Hsn Dental [4006]	$513	577%
Hsn Partial [4002]	$513	577%
Hsn [4001]	$513	577%

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 $242.
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 Boston 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.