CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of San Antonio Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $590
Cash Discount Price: $787
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at PAM Specialty Hospital of San Antonio Medical Center is $590. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $787. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 6.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8902 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$787

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$590

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: $787 (885%)

Insurance Median: $590 (664%)

Cash: $787 (885% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $590 (664% 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 664% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 564%). 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

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Your Coinsurance 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
Aetna	$23	26%
America'S Choice	$551	620%
Provider Network Of America	$590	664%
Quik Trip	$590	664%
Usa Mco	$590	664%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$590	664%
Evolutions Healthcare System	$630	709%
Multiplan/Phcs	$630	709%
Fortified Provider Network	$669	752%
Prime Health Services	$669	752%
Medincrease	$709	797%

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 $787.
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 PAM Specialty Hospital of San Antonio Medical Center 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.