CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73130
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Erlanger Medical Center is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $31 (35%)
Insurance Median: $28 (31%)
Cash: $31 (35% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (31% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $180 7%
Amerigroup $7 - $91 8%
Caresource $8 - $162 9%
Cigna $8 - $160 9%
Devoted Health $8 - $84 9%
Peach State Hlth Plan $8 - $26 9%
Bluecare $9 - $99 10%
Humana $9 - $81 10%
Aetna $10 - $134 11%
Atrio Health $10 - $89 11%
Point Comfort Underwriters $10 - $91 11%
Alexian $11 - $79 12%
Pruitthealth Premier $12 - $55 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 - $218 28%
Clover $51 - $81 57%
Medicare (plans) $51 57%
Upmc $51 - $81 57%
American Health $52 - $83 58%
Nhc $53 - $85 60%
Simpra Advantage $56 63%
Pnoa $58 - $202 65%
Ambetter / Centene $63 - $101 71%
Caresource Ga $73 - $130 82%
Caresource Tn $73 - $130 82%
Olympus $76 - $205 85%
Occunet $77 - $89 87%
Alliant $81 - $205 91%
Wellpoint $82 92%
Caresource Nc $88 - $130 99%
First Health $218 - $232 245%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals