CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Carolina East Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $328
Cash Discount Price: $299
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Carolina East Medical Center is $328. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $299. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$299

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$328

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: $299 (336%)

Insurance Median: $328 (369%)

Cash: $299 (336% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $328 (369% 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 369% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 269%). 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
Humana	$8 - $83	9%
Inclusive Health (Nchirp)-All Plans	$8 - $83	9%
Tricare	$8 - $749	9%
Pamlico Co Jail-All Plans	$43 - $199	48%
Craven Co. Jail Systems - All Plans	$47 - $252	53%
UnitedHealthcare	$56 - $533	63%
Medcost Ppo Employees And Retirees	$105 - $492	118%
Medcost Ppo Ultra (Employees)	$105 - $469	118%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$112 - $514	126%
Medcost Ppo City Employees	$117 - $546	132%
Medcost Ppo County Employee	$121 - $567	136%
Benefit Mgmt, Svcs-All Plans	$136 - $637	153%
Medcost Benefit Svc-All Other Plans	$141 - $662	159%
Aetna	$142 - $664	160%
Acs Consult Svc Inc-All Plans	$145 - $676	163%
Medcost Ppo Standard	$145 - $676	163%
Cigna	$146 - $682	164%

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 $299.
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 Carolina East 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.