CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Boys Town National Research Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $440
Cash Discount Price: $580
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Boys Town National Research Hospital is $440. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $580. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 14000 Boys Town Hospital Road, Boys Town, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$580

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$440

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: $580 (652%)

Insurance Median: $440 (495%)

Cash: $580 (652% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $440 (495% 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 495% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 395%). 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
Amerigroup	$76	85%
Molina Of Nebraska	$114	128%
Nebraska Total Care	$114	128%
UnitedHealthcare	$114 - $531	128%
Medica	$242 - $773	272%
Elap Omaha Firefighters	$266 - $531	299%
Nfm Paramount	$266 - $773	299%
Aetna	$357 - $715	402%
First Health	$357 - $715	402%
Methodist	$362 - $724	407%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$386 - $937	434%
Health Partners	$386 - $773	434%
Midlands Choice	$386 - $773	434%
Phcs-Multiplan	$386 - $821	434%

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 $580.
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 Boys Town National Research 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.