CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73130
  • Insurance Median: $191
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $191. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$191

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%)
Insurance Median: $191 (215%)
Ins. Median: $191 (215% 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 215% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 115%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $5 - $205 6%
Texaschildrens $6 - $120 7%
Tricare $7 - $205 8%
Vacare $7 - $144 8%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $120 11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $197 15%
Aetna $15 - $205 17%
Cigna $17 - $205 19%
Humana $51 - $210 57%
Ontarioministriesofhealth $63 - $202 71%
Beijingst.Lucia $64 - $205 72%
Embassyofqatar $64 - $205 72%
Memorialhermannhealth $64 - $205 72%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare $68 - $218 76%
Interlink_Cancercare $68 - $218 76%
Multiplan $68 - $235 76%
Phcs $68 - $235 76%
Saudiarmedforces $68 - $218 76%
Uae_Medical $68 - $218 76%
Uaepoliceattache $68 - $218 76%
Healthsmart $72 - $232 81%
Vantage $72 - $232 81%
Emergingtherapysolutions $205 - $218 231%
Interlink $205 - $232 231%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL