CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Memorial Hospital of Carbon County

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $263
Cash Discount Price: $263
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is $263. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $263. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2221 West Elm Street, Rawlins, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$263

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$263

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: $263 (296%)

Insurance Median: $263 (296%)

Cash: $263 (296% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $263 (296% 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 296% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 196%). 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
Lhi	$44	49%
Three_River_Providers_Network	$74 - $354	83%
Wise_Provider_Networks	$74 - $354	83%
Zelis	$74 - $354	83%
Corechoice	$89 - $425	100%
First_Choice_Health	$89 - $425	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$91 - $435	102%
Cigna	$92 - $439	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$95 - $454	107%
Interwests_Ppo_Network	$96 - $458	108%
Multiplan	$96 - $458	108%
Medicare (plans)	$182 - $246	205%
Vaccn	$182 - $246	205%
Medicaid / KanCare	$350 - $472	394%

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 $263.
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 Memorial Hospital of Carbon County 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.