CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Highland Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $63
Cash Discount Price: $371
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Highland Hospital is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $371. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 South Avenue, Rochester, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$371

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$63

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: $371 (417%)

Insurance Median: $63 (71%)

Cash: $371 (417% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $63 (71% 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
Amerigroup (Bswny Alternate) [1720]	$13	15%
Excellus [2201]	$13 - $202	15%
Medicaid / KanCare	$13 - $73	15%
Molina Healthcare [5189], Molina Healthcare [1723]	$13	15%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $115	15%
Mvp [2900]	$14 - $294	16%
Fidelis [5155]	$28 - $77	31%
Medicare (plans)	$34 - $144	38%
Aetna	$35 - $135	39%
Elderplan [1316]	$35	39%
Excellus Bc/Bs [2201]	$35 - $64	39%
Highmark Bc/Bs Of Western Ny [5143]	$35 - $39	39%
Humana	$35 - $133	39%
Icircle [1728]	$35	39%
Martins Point [1205]	$35 - $109	39%
Nascentia [1729]	$35	39%
Independent Health [5156]	$49 - $59	55%
Excellus Bc/Bs [2201], Bc/Bs Out Of Area [2401]	$50 - $120	56%
Cigna	$83 - $325	93%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (Cdphp) [5149]	$91 - $121	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$109 - $155	123%

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 $371.
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 Highland 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.