CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73130
  • Insurance Median: $1,165
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,069
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Research Medical Center is $1,165. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,069. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 13.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,069

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,165

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: $4,069 (4577%)
Insurance Median: $1,165 (1310%)
Cash: $4,069 (4577% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,165 (1310% 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 1310% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1210%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Multiplan $30 - $4,017 34%
Aetna $34 - $2,768 38%
Corvel Corporation $36 - $3,528 40%
Oha Network $37 - $2,714 42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $43 - $2,117 48%
Humana $43 - $3,528 48%
United $49 - $2,443 55%
Healthyblue $50 56%
Medicaid / KanCare $50 56%
Amerigroup $51 57%
Unicare $51 57%
Home State Health Plan $59 66%
Cigna $101 - $2,714 114%
Ambetter / Centene $504 - $1,010 567%
Nhc Advantage $515 - $1,031 579%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $542 - $1,086 610%
Universal Healthcare $948 - $1,900 1066%
Coventry $1,089 - $2,182 1225%
Coventry Kc Mo $1,111 - $2,226 1250%
College Park Family Care Center $1,165 - $2,334 1310%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $1,300 - $2,714 1462%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $2,032 - $4,071 2285%
Triwest Health Alliance $2,032 - $4,071 2285%
Cco, Inc. $2,167 - $4,343 2437%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $2,167 - $4,343 2437%
UnitedHealthcare $2,411 - $5,428 2712%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals