CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Nassau University Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $656
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Nassau University Medical Center is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $656. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$656

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $656 (738%)

Insurance Median: $37 (42%)

Cash: $656 (738% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (42% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$7 - $104	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $937	9%
Molina Healthcare (Fka Affinity)	$8 - $37	9%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$9 - $104	10%
Fidelis Care	$9 - $111	10%
Emblemhealth	$16 - $99	18%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $104	20%
Cigna	$36	40%
Humana	$36 - $104	40%
1199Seiu National Benefit Funds	$562	632%
Magnacare	$625	703%

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 $656.
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 Nassau University 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.