CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: McLeod Health Clarendon

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $156
Cash Discount Price: $486
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at McLeod Health Clarendon is $156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $486. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10 East Hospital Street, Manning, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$486

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$156

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: $486 (547%)

Insurance Median: $156 (175%)

Cash: $486 (547% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $156 (175% 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	$52 - $285	58%
Medicaid / KanCare	$52	58%
Molina	$54	61%
Select Health	$54	61%
Absolute Total Care	$59	66%
Cigna	$178	200%
Promise Health	$253	285%
UnitedHealthcare	$534	601%
Aetna	$547	615%
Tricare	$650	731%

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 $486.
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 McLeod Health Clarendon 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.