CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Conway Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $26
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Conway Medical Center is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Singleton Ridge Road, Conway, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26

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: $42 (47%)

Insurance Median: $26 (29%)

Cash: $42 (47% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $26 (29% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $279	6%
Aetna	$7 - $357	8%
Absolute Total Care	$8 - $129	9%
Clover Health	$8 - $82	9%
Devoted	$8 - $82	9%
Emblem	$8 - $82	9%
Healthteam	$8 - $82	9%
Humana	$8 - $82	9%
Molina	$8 - $82	9%
Nhc	$8 - $86	9%
Pruitt	$8 - $86	9%
Select Health	$8 - $82	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $264	9%
Velocity	$8 - $164	9%
Wellcare	$8 - $82	9%
Medcost	$10 - $219	11%
Cigna	$12 - $272	13%
Blue Choice	$152	171%

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 $42.
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 Conway 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.