CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73130
  • Insurance Median: $447
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,633
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is $447. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,633. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,633

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$447

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: $2,633 (2961%)
Insurance Median: $447 (503%)
Cash: $2,633 (2961% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $447 (503% 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 503% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 403%). 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
Amerigroup $37 42%
Community Health Choice Mcd $37 42%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $37 - $583 42%
Texas Health Network $37 42%
Utmb $37 42%
United $38 - $1,581 43%
Aetna $40 - $300 45%
Molina Healthcare $41 46%
Humana $47 - $403 53%
Cigna $104 - $2,810 117%
Superior Health Plan $105 - $211 118%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $140 - $1,230 157%
Texas Workforce Commission $421 - $843 474%
Ipa Management Services $438 - $878 493%
Healthcare Highways $447 - $896 503%
Evry Health $479 - $959 539%
Imagine Health $614 - $1,230 691%
Kelsey Care (Boon-Chapman) $614 - $1,230 691%
Christus (Usfhp) $701 - $1,405 788%
Curative Administrators $701 - $1,405 788%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $754 - $2,986 848%
Averde Health $789 - $1,581 887%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $789 - $1,581 887%
Multiplan $877 - $3,162 986%
Coventry National First Health $935 - $1,872 1052%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $964 - $1,932 1084%
Rockport Workers Comp $964 - $1,932 1084%
Beech Street $1,052 - $2,810 1183%
Independent Medical System $1,052 - $2,108 1183%
National Healthcare Solutions $1,052 - $2,108 1183%
Southwest Medical $1,052 - $2,108 1183%
Coastal Comp $1,140 - $2,283 1282%
Physicians, Inc $1,490 - $2,986 1676%
Affiliated Ppo $1,578 - $3,162 1775%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals