CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $482
Cash Discount Price: $1,610
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $482. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,610. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,610

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$482

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: $1,610 (1811%)

Insurance Median: $482 (542%)

Cash: $1,610 (1811% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $482 (542% 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 542% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 442%). 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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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
Group Health	$16	18%
Aetna	$17 - $105	19%
Blue Choice	$35	39%
United	$35 - $966	39%
Select Health	$50	56%
Sc State Employees	$63	71%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$110	124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$110 - $2,040	124%
Absolute Total Care	$154 - $386	173%
Cigna	$169 - $693	190%
Nhc Advantage	$204 - $408	229%
Pruitt Health	$204 - $408	229%
Occunet	$536 - $1,074	603%
Medcost	$537 - $1,466	604%
Vocational Rehab	$579 - $1,159	651%
Employers Health Network	$590 - $1,181	664%
Evernorth	$858 - $1,718	965%
First Health	$884 - $1,771	994%
Global Excel Management	$890 - $1,782	1001%
Humana	$911 - $1,825	1025%
Multiplan	$911 - $1,825	1025%
National Choicecare	$911 - $1,825	1025%
Prime Health	$911 - $1,825	1025%
Novanet	$965 - $1,932	1085%

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 $1,610.
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 Grand Strand Regional 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.