CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Sanford Hillsboro

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $224
Cash Discount Price: $217
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Sanford Hillsboro is $224. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $217. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12 Third Street Se, Hillsboro, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

$217

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$224

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: $217 (244%)

Insurance Median: $224 (252%)

Cash: $217 (244% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $224 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$66 - $251	74%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$124	139%
Ucare	$133 - $238	150%
Aetna	$134 - $236	151%
Health Partners	$134 - $211	151%
Medicare (plans)	$134	151%
UnitedHealthcare	$134 - $226	151%
Primewest	$137	154%
Security Health Plan	$149	168%
Sanford Health Plan	$214 - $252	241%
Medica	$224 - $239	252%
First Choice Health Network	$244	274%
Healthez	$244	274%
Multiplan	$244	274%

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 $217.
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 Sanford Hillsboro 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.