CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $442
Cash Discount Price: $299
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is $442. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $299. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 388 Ben Bolt Avenue, Tazewell, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$299

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$442

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: $299 (336%)

Insurance Median: $442 (497%)

Cash: $299 (336% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $442 (497% 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 497% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 397%). 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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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
Corvel	$30	34%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $459	37%
Sentara Health Plan	$34 - $529	38%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$35	39%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$35	39%
Humana	$35 - $83	39%
UnitedHealthcare	$35 - $697	39%
Aetna	$76 - $566	85%
Allcare	$81	91%
Gateway - Tier 3	$469	527%
Vhn - Ultra	$529	595%
Cigna	$542 - $577	610%
Connecticare	$597	671%
Vhn - Plus	$657	739%
Gateway - Tier 2	$682	767%
Vhn	$682	767%
Integrated Health Plan	$725	815%
Vhn - Link	$768	864%
Gateway - Tier 1	$810	911%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$810	911%
National Provider Network	$819	921%

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 $299.
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 Tazewell Community Hospital 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.