CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Johnson City Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $85
Cash Discount Price: $78
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Johnson City Medical Center is $85. 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 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$85

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: $85 (96%)

Cash: $78 (88% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $85 (96% 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 - $109	20%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $472	45%
Cigna	$54 - $85	61%
Amerigroup	$59 - $81	66%
Optima Health	$71 - $106	80%
Aetna	$73 - $341	82%
Molina Healthcare	$73 - $110	82%
Humana	$81	91%
Managed Medicaire	$81	91%
Medicare (plans)	$81	91%
Mountain Empire Pace	$81	91%
Sentara Health	$81 - $186	91%
United Mine Workers Of America	$81	91%
Devoted Health Plan	$85	96%
Nhc Advantage	$85	96%
Wellcare	$86 - $534	97%
Ambetter / Centene	$177	199%
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 Johnson City 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.