CPT 73130 Radiology
X-ray exam of hand Cost
Body System: General
Medicare Facility Rate
$38
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$38
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$89
OPPS rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.17
Work RVU
0.95
Facility PE RVU
0.02
Malpractice RVU
1.14
Total RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $43 | $56 — $86 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $34 | $44 — $68 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $33 | $43 — $67 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $37 | $48 — $74 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $41 | $54 — $82 |
| CA — CHICO | $41 | $53 — $82 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $41 | $53 — $82 |
| CA — FRESNO | $41 | $53 — $82 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $41 | $53 — $82 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $44 | $57 — $88 |
| CA — MADERA | $41 | $53 — $82 |
| CA — MERCED | $41 | $53 — $82 |
| CA — MODESTO | $41 | $53 — $82 |
| CA — NAPA | $48 | $63 — $97 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $44 | $57 — $88 |
| CA — REDDING | $41 | $53 — $82 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $41 | $53 — $82 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $41 | $54 — $83 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $43 | $56 — $87 |
| CA — SALINAS | $43 | $56 — $86 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does X-ray exam of hand cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $38. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $89.
How much does X-ray exam of hand cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $38.