CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Sycamore Shoals Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $83
Cash Discount Price: $78
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Sycamore Shoals Hospital is $83. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 West Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$83

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: $78 (88%)

Insurance Median: $83 (93%)

Cash: $78 (88% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $83 (93% 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	$18 - $115	20%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $472	45%
Cigna	$54 - $83	61%
Amerigroup	$57 - $79	64%
Optima Health	$77 - $115	87%
Aetna	$79 - $341	89%
Humana	$79	89%
Managed Medicaire	$79	89%
Medicare (plans)	$79	89%
Sentara Health	$79 - $149	89%
United Mine Workers Of America	$79	89%
Molina Healthcare	$80 - $119	90%
Devoted Health Plan	$83	93%
Nhc Advantage	$83	93%
Wellcare	$84 - $534	94%
Ambetter / Centene	$172	193%
Medcost	$178 - $187	200%
First Health Coventry	$382 - $400	430%
Seven Corners, Inc.	$509 - $534	572%

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 $78.
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 Sycamore Shoals 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.