CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Hancock County Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $233
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Hancock County Hospital is $233. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1519 Main Street Hwy 33, Sneedville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$233

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: $77 (87%)

Insurance Median: $233 (262%)

Cash: $77 (87% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $233 (262% 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 262% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 162%). 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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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 - $257	20%
UnitedHealthcare	$22 - $342	25%
Cigna	$54 - $255	61%
Optima Health	$79 - $118	89%
Aetna	$80 - $244	90%
Molina Healthcare	$80 - $255	90%
Sentara Health	$84 - $243	94%
Amerigroup	$87 - $243	98%
Medcost	$156 - $163	175%
Ambetter / Centene	$232 - $243	261%
Managed Medicaire	$232 - $243	261%
Medicare (plans)	$232 - $243	261%
United Mine Workers Of America	$232 - $243	261%
Wellcare	$232 - $342	261%
Humana	$236 - $247	265%
Devoted Health Plan	$244 - $255	274%
Nhc Advantage	$244 - $255	274%
First Health Coventry	$262 - $274	295%
Seven Corners, Inc.	$327 - $342	368%

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 $77.
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 Hancock County 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.