CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Carilion Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $285
Cash Discount Price: $184
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Carilion Medical Center is $285. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $184. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1906 Belleview Avenue, Se, Roanoke, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$184

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$285

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: $184 (207%)

Insurance Median: $285 (321%)

Cash: $184 (207% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $285 (321% 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 321% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 221%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $317	37%
Sentara Health Plan	$34 - $326	38%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$35	39%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$35	39%
Humana	$35 - $83	39%
UnitedHealthcare	$35 - $430	39%
Aetna	$76 - $349	85%
Gateway - Tier 3	$289	325%
Vhn - Ultra	$326	367%
Cigna	$355 - $379	399%
Connecticare	$368	414%
Vhn - Plus	$405	456%
Gateway - Tier 2	$421	474%
Vhn	$421	474%
Vhn - Link	$473	532%
Gateway - Tier 1	$500	562%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$500	562%

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 $184.
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 Carilion 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.