CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $167
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital is $167. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1233 N 30Th St, Billings, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$167

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%)

Insurance Median: $167 (188%)

Ins. Median: $167 (188% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
First Choice Health	$57 - $200	64%
Other	$57 - $200	64%
Exchange Other	$62 - $147	70%
Mt Health Co-Op	$62 - $147	70%
Ebms-Employee Benefit Mng	$65 - $211	73%
Meritain Health	$65 - $167	73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$67 - $188	75%
Pacificsource	$71 - $220	80%
Allegiance	$78 - $242	88%
Cigna	$78 - $201	88%
Medicare (plans)	$88	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$90 - $206	101%
Aetna	$143	161%
Sibanye Stillwater Health Partners	$167	188%
Coastal Administrative Services	$176	198%
Preferred One	$192 - $208	216%
Interwest	$201	226%
Private Hlthcare Sys	$204	229%
Geha	$206	232%
Pacific Steel And Recycling	$220	247%

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 $X.
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 Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional 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.