CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare West

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73130
  • Insurance Median: $278
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,674
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at HCA Houston Healthcare West is $278. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,674. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12141 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,674

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$278

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: $2,674 (3008%)
Insurance Median: $278 (313%)
Cash: $2,674 (3008% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $278 (313% 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 313% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 213%). 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 - $444 42%
Texas Health Network $37 42%
United $38 - $1,203 43%
Aetna $40 - $300 45%
Molina Healthcare $41 46%
Humana $47 - $403 53%
Cigna $104 - $2,139 117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $140 - $936 157%
Superior Health Plan $160 180%
Texas Workforce Commission $642 722%
Healthcare Highways $682 767%
Evry Health $730 821%
Imagine Health $936 1053%
Christus (Usfhp) $1,070 1203%
Curative Administrators $1,070 1203%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,150 - $2,273 1293%
Averde Health $1,203 1353%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $1,203 1353%
Coventry National First Health $1,425 1603%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $1,471 1654%
Rockport Workers Comp $1,471 1654%
Independent Medical System $1,604 1804%
National Healthcare Solutions $1,604 1804%
Southwest Medical $1,604 1804%
Triumph $1,604 1804%
Coastal Comp $1,738 1955%
Multiplan $2,006 - $2,273 2256%
Physicians, Inc $2,273 2557%
Affiliated Ppo $2,407 2707%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 12141 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals