CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Wellspan York Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $302
Cash Discount Price: $297
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Wellspan York Hospital is $302. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $297. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 South George Street, York, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$297

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$302

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: $297 (334%)

Insurance Median: $302 (340%)

Cash: $297 (334% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $302 (340% 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 340% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 240%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Medicaid / KanCare	$14 - $151	16%
Aetna	$65 - $338	73%
Johns_Hopkins_Healthcare_Plan	$86 - $352	97%
Medicare (plans)	$86 - $93	97%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross	$111 - $341	125%
Highmark	$129 - $531	145%
Blue_Cross	$180 - $334	202%
First_Health_Network	$322 - $338	362%
Cigna	$331 - $337	372%
Phc	$334	376%
Geisinger	$352	396%
Upmc	$352	396%
United_Healthcare	$498	560%

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 $297.
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 Wellspan York 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.