CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73130
  • Insurance Median: $347
  • Cash Discount Price: $490
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $347. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $490. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$490

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$347

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: $490 (551%)
Insurance Median: $347 (390%)
Cash: $490 (551% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $347 (390% 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 390% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 290%). 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
Aetna $89 - $873 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $89 - $1,034 100%
Humana $89 - $133 100%
Medicare (plans) $89 - $136 100%
UnitedHealthcare $89 - $681 100%
Alliance_Premier_Network $260 - $520 292%
Mercycare $270 - $540 304%
Triology $277 - $664 312%
Security_Health_Plan $294 - $691 331%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $299 - $838 336%
Alliance $306 - $612 344%
Hfn $310 - $838 349%
United_Healthcare $312 - $924 351%
Beloit_Health_System $316 - $631 355%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $318 - $635 358%
Cigna $326 - $653 367%
Health_Partners_Insurance $332 - $664 373%
Health_Payment_Systems $333 - $667 375%
Dean_Health_Plan $348 - $696 391%
Medical_Associates $359 - $718 404%
Wps $377 - $830 424%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $381 - $762 429%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $419 - $838 471%
Chorus_Community $435 - $870 489%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $435 - $870 489%
Multiplan $435 - $1,001 489%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $435 - $870 489%
Coventry $462 - $925 520%
Dean_Care $462 - $925 520%
Healthsmart $479 - $957 539%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals