CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Pawhuska Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $227
Cash Discount Price: $171
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Pawhuska Hospital, Inc is $227. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $171. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1101 East 15Th Street, Pawhuska, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$171

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$227

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: $171 (192%)

Insurance Median: $227 (255%)

Cash: $171 (192% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $227 (255% 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 255% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 155%). 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	$147 - $263	165%
Aetna	$163 - $309	183%
Tricare	$163 - $179	183%
UnitedHealthcare	$163 - $222	183%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$163 - $179	183%
Humana	$165 - $309	186%
Healthchoice Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$180	202%
Healthcare Highways - All Plans	$183 - $201	206%
Cigna	$191 - $210	215%
Multiplan - All Plans	$211 - $232	237%
Community Care Comm - All Plans	$222	250%
Ambetter / Centene	$244 - $269	274%
Preferred Commchoice Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$253 - $278	285%
Soonerselect Mcaid - All Plans	$281 - $309	316%

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 $171.
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 Pawhuska Hospital, Inc 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.